Theories of the Evolution of Knowing (The T.C. Schneirla Conference Series, Vol. 4) [Hardcover]

Gary Greenberg (Editor), Ethel Tobach (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0805807551 | ISBN-13: 978-0805807554 | Edition: 1

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.

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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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates; 1 edition (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805807551
• ISBN-13: 978-0805807554
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,994,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)