Arguments over the developmental origins of human knowledge are ancient.They have also persisted long enough to become a core area of inquiry in cognitive and developmental science. Empirical contributions to these debates, however, appeared only in the last century, when Jean Piaget offered the first viable theory of knowledge acquisition that centered on the great themes discussed by Kant: object, space, time, and causality. The essence of Piaget's theory is constructivism: The building of concepts from simpler perceptual and cognitive precursors, in particular from experience gained through manual behaviors and observation.
Using popular children's literature such as Alice in Wonderland and Winnie-the-Pooh to illustrate key points, this accessible introduction to psychologist Jean Piaget's unique and groundbreaking ideas guides readers through the fascinating world of a growing child's mind and shows adults how to create an environment that will enhance and accelerate a child's intellectual development.
Widely considered one of the great thinkers of the 20th century,
Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget did for intelligence and mental
development what Freud did for personality. In Mind Magic, a
former Piaget student builds upon his teacher's pioneering work to
offer you a program for unleashing the power of your mind. The key,
according to John Miller, is learning "mind consciousness," or how one
thinks best. Combining problem-solving and learning techniques from a
variety of fields, including psychology, education, and computer
science, he shows you how to observe your mind at work and use that
knowledge to:
Dramatically enhance the three aspects of
intelligence crucial in the modern world: adaptability, creativity, and
information management
Make logic and emotion work together
Gain the confidence needed to aim for higher intellectual achievement
