Georges Dumas facts for kids
Georges Dumas (born March 6, 1866 – died February 12, 1946) was a French medical doctor and a very important psychologist. He was born in Lédignan, France. Dumas studied how the human mind works and how people behave.
Who Was Georges Dumas?
Georges Dumas was a student of another famous psychologist named Théodule-Armand Ribot. Ribot was known for his work on how our minds develop and change. Dumas learned a lot from him and became a leading expert in psychology himself.
His Big Books on Psychology
One of Georges Dumas's most important works was a large set of books called The Treatise of Psychology. This was published in 1923 and 1924. It was a huge project where Dumas wrote many parts himself and also managed the whole publication. Many other top French psychologists of that time also wrote chapters for these books.
Later, an even bigger and more complete version was published. It was called The New Treatise of Psychology. This new series came out between 1930 and 1949 and had 10 volumes! These books were like giant encyclopedias about everything known about psychology at the time. They covered many different topics about the mind, feelings, and human behavior.
Georges Dumas's work helped many people understand more about how our minds work. His books are still important for people who study psychology today.
