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Mary Whiton Calkins (/ˈkɔːlkɪnz, ˈkæl-/; * 30. März 1863 in Hartford, Connecticut; † 26. Februar 1930 in Wellesley, Massachusetts) war eine amerikanische Philosophin und Psychologin. Als Psychologin lehrte sie für viele Jahre am Wellesley College und führte Forschungen zu Träumen und dem Gedächtnis durch.
Learn about the life and achievements of Mary Whiton Calkins, the first woman president of the American Psychological Association and a pioneer in memory research. Find out how she was denied a Harvard doctoral degree despite meeting all the requirements and excelling in the field.
Mary Whiton Calkins (/ ˈ k ɔː l k ɪ n z, ˈ k æ l-/; 30 March 1863 – 26 February 1930) was an American philosopher and psychologist, whose work informed theory and research of memory, dreams and the self. In 1903, Calkins was the twelfth in a listing of fifty psychologists with the most merit, chosen by her peers. Calkins was ...
23. Apr. 2024 · Feb. 26, 1930, Newton, Mass. (aged 66) Mary Whiton Calkins (born March 30, 1863, Hartford, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 26, 1930, Newton, Mass.) was a philosopher, psychologist, and educator, and the first American woman to attain distinction in these fields of study.
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Mary Whiton Calkins was the 14th President of APA and the first woman to serve in that office. Although she earned her PhD at Harvard under William James, Calkins was refused the degree by the Harvard Corporation (who continues to refuse to grant the degree posthumously) on the grounds that Harvard did not accept women.
Learn about the life and achievements of Mary Whiton Calkins, a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist who founded the first women's psychology laboratory and the first female president of the APA. Explore her contributions to self-psychology, paired associates, memory, and the soul.
Her Story. Mary Whiton Calkins was among the very first generation of American psychologists. In 1905 she served as the first female President of the American Psychological Association and in 1908 was ranked twelfth on a 1908 list of the top 50 psychologists in the country.
