The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 143. Jean Piaget (Constructivism)
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Nov 1, 2020 Dive into the genius of Jean Piaget, who reveals how children build their personalities through exploration and play. Discover the evolving nature of knowledge and the interplay of genetics and environment in learning. Unravel the unique role of language in cultural development and moral understanding. Delve into how personal perception shapes reality and the significance of social interactions in early childhood. This discussion is rich with insights into the cognitive demands of simple tasks and the joy of discovery in infant learning.
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Knowledge as a Process
- Jean Piaget, a genetic epistemologist, studied knowledge development.
- He viewed knowledge as a process, not a static state, constantly evolving.
Piaget and Kuhn
- Piaget's work parallels Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions.
- Both observed sequential stages of development, with occasional paradigm shifts disrupting existing structures.
Constructivism
- Constructivists believe individuals build knowledge by interacting with information.
- This information is incorporated into mental and physical structures for adaptation.