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ERIC Number: EJ511347
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-9633
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Precursors of Vocational Psychology in Ancient Civilizations.
Dumont, Frank; Carson, Andrew D.
Journal of Counseling & Development, v73 n4 p371-78 Mar-Apr 1995
Examines philosophical theories produced by two ancient civilizations (Eastern Mediterranean and Chinese) for applications to an applied psychology of work. Includes analysis of Egyptians, Semites, and Greeks, with a special emphasis on Plato. Suggests that many basic elements of vocational psychology were present during the first millennium B.C. (RJM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Career Awareness, Career Guidance, Careers, Confucianism, Education Work Relationship, Greek Literature, Philosophy, Relevance (Education), Taoism, Vocational Education, Vocational Interests
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China; Greece (Athens)
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