Juan Luis Vives

1492–1540

1 standalone book

Juan Luis Vives was a Valencian scholar and humanist who lived primarily in the Southern Netherlands during his adult life. A Spanish philosopher, he is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of the soul, early medical practices, and the nature of emotions, memory, and learning. His work laid foundational ideas that led to his designation as the "father" of modern psychology. Vives' intellectual pursuits and philosophical insights had a lasting impact on the development of psychological thought.

Born

1492