Operationism in Psychology
Book • 2025
Uljana Feest's 'Operationism in Psychology: An Epistemology of Exploration' analyzes how operational definitions function in experimental psychology and how conceptual work and experimental practice intertwine.
Drawing on historical figures and case studies like implicit memory, Feest argues that psychologists use operationalization not merely to define terms but to explore epistemically blurry objects of research.
The book situates this exploration within the philosophy of experimentation, emphasizing data production, converging operations, and systematic refinement of concepts.
It also connects these ideas to contemporary issues such as the replication crisis, urging more attention to how experiments generate evidence and how concepts are operationalized.
Feest combines historical analysis and philosophical argument to propose a pragmatic, practice-focused account of psychological inquiry.
Drawing on historical figures and case studies like implicit memory, Feest argues that psychologists use operationalization not merely to define terms but to explore epistemically blurry objects of research.
The book situates this exploration within the philosophy of experimentation, emphasizing data production, converging operations, and systematic refinement of concepts.
It also connects these ideas to contemporary issues such as the replication crisis, urging more attention to how experiments generate evidence and how concepts are operationalized.
Feest combines historical analysis and philosophical argument to propose a pragmatic, practice-focused account of psychological inquiry.
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