Psychopathia sexualis vs The principles of psychology: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Psychology

Cover of Psychopathia sexualis

Psychopathia sexualis Richard von Krafft-Ebing · 1886 ★★★★☆ 3.9 617 pages · ≈ 11 h 26 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The principles of psychology

The principles of psychology William James · 1890 ★★★★☆ 3.9 897 pages · ≈ 16 h 37 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Psychopathia sexualis is the quicker read — about 11 hours vs 16 for The principles of psychology.

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