This book, the last one written by Piaget, presents a new line of empirical studies based on a revised formulation of his theory of the development of logical reasoning. The amended theory overcomes many problems and criticisms of his earlier formulations by providing a fresh explanation for the origin of mental operations and mental organization based on the concept of meaning. It also offers a more elegant vision of the continuity in mental development from birth to adulthood. As the final revision of Piaget's theory -- and one that opens up new areas of inquiry -- this book calls for a reinterpretation of his earlier work -- a task which will occupy scholars for decades to come.
Contents: B. Inhelder, Preface. Part I: J. Piaget, Introduction. Meanings and Implications in Instrumental Behavior. Displacements in a Tree Structure. Tiling (Tessellation). Arithmetical Implications and Meanings. Relations Within an Object. Inter-Object Negation and Incompatibility. Weaving. The Meanings of Collections. Classifications and Symmetries. Conclusions. Part II: R. Garcia, Logic and Genetic Epistemology. Extensional Logic and Intensional Logic. General Conclusions.
P.M. Davidson and Jack Easley, Editors
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