Definition

A branch of philosophy that explores theories about the mind and mental processes, going beyond what can be observed or measured in psychology.

Example

The professor's lecture on metapsychology opened my eyes to the deeper philosophical questions about consciousness.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of metapsychology?

I think I read about it in a psychology class once.

It's really interesting how it explores the mind beyond just the science.

Yeah, it sounds deep and philosophical, for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metapsychology → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning beyond or transcending) and "psychology" (from Greek "psyche", meaning soul or mind, and "logos", meaning study). The word refers to the study of the mind that goes beyond traditional psychology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beyond' ('meta-') the study of the 'mind' ('psychology') — that's what metapsychology means.

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