Nietzsche's concept of will to power describes main driving force in humans. Concept never systematically defined in Nietzsche's work. Influenced by Schopenhauer's will to live and Boscovich's centers of force
Born in Oldenburg in 1883 to a jurist father and farming mother. Initially studied law at Heidelberg University, later switched to medicine. Married Gertrud Mayer in 1910, sister of his friends
Born in 1832 in Neckarau, Germany, as a physician and physiologist. Graduated from Heidelberg University in 1856 with medical degree. Worked as assistant to Helmholtz at Heidelberg University
Eclecticism combines multiple theories without rigid adherence to a single paradigm. Term comes from Greek "eklektikos" meaning "choosing the best". Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers first recorded practicing eclecticism
Philosophical interest in mind dates back to ancient civilizations. First psychology experiment conducted by Lin Xie in 6th century AD. Ancient Greeks developed theories of psyche and mental processes. Plato's tripartite soul theory influenced Western psychology
Descartes published "Discourse on the Method" in 1637, establishing modern skepticism. His famous statement "I think, therefore I am" became fundamental to Western philosophy. He formulated the first modern version of mind-body dualism. His Meditations on First Philosophy (1641) introduced methodic doubt