Historie Katedry psychologie Filozofické fakulty UP v Olomouci. Sborník k 80. výročí vzniku katedry
History of the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Palacký University in Olomouc. Proceedings in Honor of the Department’s 80th Anniversary

Contributor(s): Alena Plháková (Editor), Irena Sobotková (Editor), Vladimír Řehan (Editor)
Subject(s): Psychology, Education and training, Local History / Microhistory, History of Education, History of Psychology, Scientific Life, History of Sciences
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Department of Psychology; Faculty of Arts; Palacký University; history of psychology; Czechoslovak psychology; academic environment; key figures; scientific research; psychology education; international cooperation
Summary/Abstract: The book explores the history of the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Palacký University in Olomouc, an institution that has played a crucial role in shaping Czech and Slovak psychology. It traces the trajectory from the post-war reestablishment of the university, through the institutional consolidation of psychology as an independent academic discipline, to its current position in both national and international contexts. Special attention is devoted to the key figures who contributed to the foundation and development of the department, offering readers an in-depth perspective on their scientific, teaching, and public activities. The text highlights not only the shifts in the department’s research and teaching orientation but also the broader social and political circumstances that influenced the academic environment. Emphasis is placed on the significance of Olomouc psychology in research, education, and professional practice, including its international collaborations and networks. The book thus provides not only a historical and factual account but also a reflection on the identity and traditions of the Olomouc Department of Psychology. It is intended for scholars, students, and a wider audience interested in the history of psychology, university life, and the humanities more broadly.

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