Fundamental questions of epistemology, logic, and the history of scientific psychology are of central interest not only for undergraduate psychology students. Heiko Hecht and Wolfgang Desnizza provide an overview of the prerequisites and background of the field with interdisciplinary author expertise. In a new, example-oriented introductory course, they address the basic conditions for scientific research on the mind. This clear and concise introduction is not only the ideal stepping stone for studying psychology but is also challenging and accessible, allowing not only undergraduate students to gain a critical perspective on the field.