University Reform in Germany Flashcards
1
Q
What led to the reform of German universities in the 19th century?
A
The defeat of the Holy Roman Empire (1805-1806) and the need for more dynamic universities that advanced new sciences.
2
Q
How did the university reforms impact experimental psychology?
A
They created academic roles for philosophers and physiologists, facilitated the mobility of experts between fields, and applied rigorous physiological methods to philosophical research.