Gustav Fechner
Psychologist, Academic
1801 – 1887
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Who was Gustav Fechner?
Gustav Theodor Fechner, was a German philosopher, physicist and experimental psychologist. An early pioneer in experimental psychology and founder of psychophysics, he inspired many 20th century scientists and philosophers. He is also credited with demonstrating the non-linear relationship between psychological sensation and the physical intensity of a stimulus via the formula:, which became known as the Weber–Fechner law.
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- Born
- Apr 19, 1801
Żarki Wielkie - Also known as
- Gustav Theodor Fechner
- Nationality
- Germany
- Profession
- Education
- University of Leipzig
- Employment
- University of Leipzig
- Died
- Nov 28, 1887
Leipzig
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on July 23, 2013
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