Boris Parygin
Soviet philosopher and psychologist
Born
June 19th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
April 9th, 2012
13 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Russia
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Contributed to the fields of philosophy and psychology through significant writing and theoretical frameworks. Developed concepts related to the psychological aspects of human behavior and the philosophy of dialectical materialism. Engaged with various intellectual discussions that shaped Soviet thought during his lifetime. Authored several works that analyzed the interplay between psychology and philosophy, and critiqued Western psychological theories.
Published influential works on dialectical materialism
Advanced psychological theories in the Soviet framework
Participated in academic discussions on human behavior
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