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This book by Alexander Scheidt explores the nature of 'why-questions' and their role in human curiosity and intellectual inquiry. It delves into the cognitive development of children, examining how their persistent questioning fosters learning and critical thinking. Drawing on philosophica...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Scheidt, Alexander
Weitere Verfasser:
Palmieri, Simon
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Deutsch
Veröffentlicht:
Bielefeld : transcript Verlag 2024
transcript Verlag, 2024.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
This book by Alexander Scheidt explores the nature of 'why-questions' and their role in human curiosity and intellectual inquiry. It delves into the cognitive development of children, examining how their persistent questioning fosters learning and critical thinking. Drawing on philosophical perspectives from Aristotle to contemporary thinkers, the book establishes connections between curiosity, explanation types, and the epistemic frameworks that underpin scientific reasoning. Scheidt introduces a typological theory of explanations, differentiating various forms and their functions in addressing why-questions. The work emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding the mental state of the questioner in providing meaningful answers. Aimed at scholars in philosophy, psychology, and education, the book provides insights into the mechanisms of inquiry and their implications for knowledge acquisition and pedagogy.
Umfang:
1 online resource (275 pages)
Anmerkungen:
In German.
Schriftenreihe:
Edition Moderne Postmoderne
ISBN:
9783839465127
3839465125
Schlagworte:
Curiosity.
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