DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

theories of the Evolution of Knowing

the T.c. Schneirla Conferences Series, Volume 4

Gary Greenberg editor Ethel Tobach editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:31st Jul '15

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This paperback is available in another edition too:

theories of the Evolution of Knowing cover

This volume presents current thought and criticism on evolutionary epistemology -- the evolution of knowledge and knowing. As the theme of the fourth T.C. Schneirla Conference held at Wichita State University, evolutionary epistemology was examined from several diverse areas of study including comparative, developmental, physiological, and cultural psychology as well as philosophy. Theories of the Evolution of Knowing addresses alternatives to the genetic determinism inherent in Donald Campbell's concept of genetic epistemology. The concept of integrative levels is shown to offer a parsimonious, non- reductionist approach to the development of "knowing" as a human capacity.

"This book will be of interest to a wide range of specialists....I am impressed with this book and find much in it to recommend to psychologists and to others concerned with ontogenetic issues and with philosophical ramifications of evolution and natural history. The chapters require effort, but the conceptual rewards more than repay the effort."
The Psychological Record

ISBN: 9781138876149

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 249g

168 pages