Resumos
The objective of this study is to rescue the value and epistemological scope of psycho-clinical research according to Abelardo Pithod. This Argentinean philosopher actively participated in the debate about on the epistemological status of the social and human sciences. We will limit ourselves to presenting his understanding of modern psychology, that is, of theis field of knowledge that is has been configured as an autonomous discipline from since its independence and development since in the end of the 19th century. PithodOur author was concerned to highlight, within an Aristotelian understanding of scientific practice, the epistemic value of empirical and probabilistic knowledge provided by psycho-clinical studies. His understanding of the issue could mean be a contribution in the Argentinean scenario, and in the world in general, devoted to legitimizingas it aims to legitimize psycho-clinical exercise practice and research.
Key words:
Abelardo Pithod; modern psychology; psycho-clinical research; neo-scholasti