Experimental Quote by Wilhelm Wundt
“There are other sources of psychological knowledge, which become accessible at the very point where the experimental method fails us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Physiological Psychology, 1874
When experimental methods fail, alternative psychological insights can be accessed through introspection or phenomenology.
In simple terms: Other ways to know mind exist beyond experiments.
Explore non‑experimental approaches.
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When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- research design
- therapy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑experimental methods can complement experiments?
- How to balance objectivity with subjectivity?
Experimental limits may miss subjective experience.