Psychology and Epistemology: Towards a Theory of Knowledge by Jean Piaget and P. A. Wells explores the intricate relationship between cognitive development and the nature of knowledge acquisition. Piaget’s pioneering work in developmental psychology provides a framework for understanding how individuals construct knowledge through stages of cognitive growth, emphasizing the active role of learners in interpreting their experiences. Wells extends this perspective by addressing epistemological questions concerning the origins, structure, and validity of knowledge. Together, their collaboration contributes to a foundational theory that bridges psychological processes with philosophical inquiries, offering insights into how humans come to know, understand, and justify knowledge claims. This synthesis is essential for scholars interested in the dynamics of learning and the conceptual underpinnings of epistemology.
Psychology and Epistemology: Towards a Theory of Knowledge by Jean Piaget and P. A. Wells explores the intricate relationship between cognitive development and the nature of knowledge acquisition. Piaget’s pioneering work in developmental psychology provides a framework for understanding how individuals construct knowledge through stages of cognitive growth, emphasizing the active role of learners in interpreting their experiences. Wells extends this perspective by addressing epistemological questions concerning the origins, structure, and validity of knowledge. Together, their collaboration contributes to a foundational theory that bridges psychological processes with philosophical inquiries, offering insights into how humans come to know, understand, and justify knowledge claims. This synthesis is essential for scholars interested in the dynamics of learning and the conceptual underpinnings of epistemology.
Penguin Books, Limited, 1972 very good condition with only slight foxing to pages
