First published 2012
Babies don't understand anything, right? Think again. Psychology and philosophy professor Alison Gopnik focuses her research on theories of mental development. She presents scientific evidence about how infants think and their approach to life. The book challenges the common assumption that children know nothing. Gopnik demonstrates what mental equipment and purposes we arrive with in this world. Adult readers will recognize how often they dismiss children with "what do you know anyway!" and feel embarrassed by this attitude. The research goes further than just understanding infant cognition. It will make you reconsider your own worldview and life philosophy. The book creates an awakening for both your understanding of babies and yourself.
Genres: science, philosophy, psychology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-assumptions, new-perspective
228 pages · Paperback · Gün Yayıncılık