Originally published in German in the 1820s, The Elements of Psychology is a foundational work in the field of psychology. Beneke's clear and concise style made his ideas accessible to a wide audience, and this translation includes helpful annotations and explanations. A fascinating glimpse into the early days of modern psychology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.