Gestalt
Gestalt
Gestalt (/ɡəˈʃtɑːlt, -ˈʃtɔːlt, -ˈʃtɑːl, -ˈʃtɔːl, -ˈstɑːlt, -ˈstɔːl/; from German, literally 'shape, form') is a concept that refers to the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It is a fundamental principle in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and visual perception.
Etymology
The term "Gestalt" is derived from the German word "Gestalt" which means "shape" or "form". It was first used in this context by the Austrian philosopher Christian von Ehrenfels in 1890. The concept was later developed by the Gestalt psychologists, including Max Wertheimer, Wolfgang Köhler, and Kurt Koffka, who argued that the mind perceives wholes, not just individual parts.
Related Terms
- Gestalt psychology: A school of psychology that focuses on the organization of stimuli into complete, meaningful wholes.
- Gestalt therapy: A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment.
- Gestalt theory: A theory that proposes that what is 'seen' is what appears to the viewer, not what may 'actually be there'.
- Gestalt laws of grouping: A set of principles in psychology, first proposed by Gestalt psychologists to account for the observation that humans naturally perceive objects as organized patterns and objects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gestalt
- Wikipedia's article - Gestalt
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