On the relation of psychology to metaphysics

Abstract

The attitude of XIX and XX centuries psychologists to metaphysics as a way of studying psychic phenomena is discussed the article. The advantages and limitations of the metaphysical approach are revealed. The reasons for denial of possibilities of using metaphysical ideas in psychology are analyzed in the article. The differences in understanding metaphysics by Marxist dialectics oriented philosophers and psychologists are shown. The need for serious analysis of the importance of metaphysics for modern psychology and the need for application of metaphysical concepts in psychology are proved.