The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin.

Children's Ways written by James Sully who was an English psychologist. This book was published in 1897. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these occasion...

The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their psy...

The following Studies are not a complete treatise on child-psychology, but merely deal with certain aspects of children’s minds which happen to have come under my notice, and to have had a special interest for me. In preparing them I have tried to combine with the needed measure of exactness a manner of presentation which should attract other readers than students of psychology, more particularly parents and young teachers.A part of these Studies has already appeared elsewhere. The Introdu...

The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their psy...

One of the few things we seemed to be certain of with respect to child-nature was that it is fancy-full. Childhood, we all know, is the age for dreaming; for living a life of happy make-believe. Even here, however, we want more accurate observation. For one thing, the play of infantile imagination is probably much less uniform than is supposed. There seem to be very serious children who rarely, if ever, indulge in a wild fancy. Mr. Ruskin has recently told us that when a child he was incap...

"Illusions: A Psychological Study" by James Sully delves into the intricate nature of perception and reality. Sully explores how illusions can shape our understanding of the world, revealing the psychological mechanisms behind our sensory experiences. Through a blend of philosophical inquiry and empirical observation, he examines various types of illusions, from visual to auditory, and their implications for human cognition. The book serves as a profound investigation into the mind's abili...

…The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their ps...

"An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, Its Causes, Its Development and Its Value" by James Sully is a comprehensive exploration of laughter, delving into its various manifestations and underlying reasons. Sully examines laughter not just as a physical response but as a complex psychological phenomenon that reflects human emotions and social interactions. He categorizes laughter into different forms, analyzing how it serves as a tool for communication and social bonding, while also considering i...

The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their psy...

In “Children's Ways” by James Sully, the author delves into the fascinating and complex world of childhood, exploring the unique perspectives, imaginative capacities, and developing minds of children. Sully's work, presented here in excerpted form, offers a comprehensive look at various aspects of child psychology, from their imaginative play and engagement with stories, to their language acquisition, their serious attempts to understand the world, their grappling with fears, and the emerg...

One of the few things we seemed to be certain of with respect to child-nature was that it is fancy-full. Childhood, we all know, is the age for dreaming; for living a life of happy make-believe. Even here, however, we want more accurate observation. For one thing, the play of infantile imagination is probably much less uniform than is supposed. There seem to be very serious children who rarely, if ever, indulge in a wild fancy. Mr. Ruskin has recently told us that when a child he was incap...