"…a work of great erudition … The authors are excellent guides with impeccable taste." — Theory & Psychology"This book provides a strong, coherent philosophy of science for psychology that builds upon and is consistent with the American pragmatic, functional tradition and the continental phenomenological, hermeneutic tradition. It provides a 'middle way' between an objectivist, positivist approach and a subjectivist, postmodernist approach while being sympathetic to arguments of each. The book is full of important insights. It bridges the gap between European hermeneutics and more familiar American pragmatism and offers new insights into therapy, education, and creativity." — David F. Barone, Nova Southeastern University"It is more difficult to explain and defend an integrated, middle-ground position than it is to myopically argue for a simplistic, extreme position. Martin and Sugarman accomplish this more difficult task beautifully." — George Howard, University of Notre Dame