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The Story of the Mind

by James Mark Baldwin

An early survey of experimental, child, comparative and social psychology.

6 hr estimatedB2–C1 Linden levelRead now availability16 chapters
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About this book

Baldwin introduces experimental, comparative, child, social and abnormal psychology as understood at the end of the nineteenth century. Terminology, classifications and examples are historically dated and not suitable for diagnosis.

First published
1898
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Story of the Mind is calibrated from 38,121 sampled words across 16 chapters: sentences average 26.1 words, 46.6% exceed 24 words and 10.3% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 26.1 words, with 17.1% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

10.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 13 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

16 chapters

  1. 01The Story of the Mind · Part 121 min
  2. 02The Story of the Mind · Part 221 min
  3. 03The Story of the Mind · Part 320 min
  4. 04The Story of the Mind · Part 420 min
  5. 05The Story of the Mind · Part 521 min
  6. 06The Story of the Mind · Part 621 min
  7. 07The Story of the Mind · Part 720 min
  8. 08The Story of the Mind · Part 820 min
  9. 09The Story of the Mind · Part 921 min
  10. 10The Story of the Mind · Part 1020 min
  11. 11The Story of the Mind · Part 1120 min
  12. 12The Story of the Mind · Part 1221 min
  13. 13The Story of the Mind · Part 1320 min
  14. 14The Story of the Mind · Part 1421 min
  15. 15The Story of the Mind · Part 1519 min
  16. 16The Story of the Mind · Part 1612 min
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