-Release date: October 9, 1969. Considered one of the most important scientists of the 20th century, Jean Piaget revolutionized conceptions of children's thinking. Both a psychologist and a biologist, he specialized in epistemology, a ...See more-Release date: October 9, 1969. Considered one of the most important scientists of the 20th century, Jean Piaget revolutionized conceptions of children's thinking. Both a psychologist and a biologist, he specialized in epistemology, a science that focuses on the construction of knowledge. Thérèse Gouin-Décarie spoke for nearly an hour with Jean Piaget. After talking about his early work, the epistemologist explains how his theories and experiences have led him to a better understanding of the stages of intelligence development.
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