Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) was one of the three founders of Gestalt psychology, along with Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Kohler. He developed his Gestalt theory in 1910 while traveling by train from Vienna, publishing his founding results in 1912. He later joined the faculty of The New School in New York, holding that position until his death, and is particularly recognized for his book Productive Thinking and for conceiving the phi phenomenon.
Facts
BirthplacePrague, then part of Austria-Hungary 1 Death PlaceNew Rochelle, New York, U.S. 1 Nationality / CultureAustro-Hungarian by birth, later American 1 Defining ContributionFounded Gestalt psychology, publishing the results marking its beginning in 1912. 1 Notable WorkExperimental Studies on the Perception of Movement (1912) 1 Max Wertheimer
Filter Results1 entry
Connections
Associated With
Wertheimer's description of the phi phenomenon, apparent motion from alternating still images, is considered the founding observation of Gestalt psychology.
In Branch
Schools Founded
Source Wikipedia: Gestalt psychology
In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Max Wertheimer
Wikimedia Foundationlead
one of the three founders of Gestalt psychology
infobox
Prague, then part of Austria-Hungary; later life in the U.S.
Works/bibliography section
Experimental Studies on the Perception of Movement
lead, IPA gloss
[?v?rtha??m?]
Wikipedia: Gestalt psychology
Wikimedia FoundationSchools Founded: Gestalt Psychology, leadQuote, Schools Founded: Gestalt Psychology, lead
Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka, and Wolfgang Kohler founded Gestalt psychology in the early 20th century.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.