understanding of causation and the production of action, The
Book Description
This profound exploration delves into one of humanity's most fundamental questions: how do we come to understand the way things happen in our world? Peter A. White presents a fascinating journey through human development, revealing how our comprehension of causation and action unfolds from infancy through adulthood.
At the heart of this work lies a compelling discovery: by age two, children have already formed two distinct yet interconnected theories about how events occur. These foundational frameworks, rooted in the infant's earliest experiences of creating their own actions, become the permanent bedrock upon which all future understanding builds. Rather than changing over time, these core theories serve as an unchanging metaphysical foundation that supports increasingly sophisticated concepts throughout life.
White masterfully bridges what might seem like separate worlds of knowledge, connecting developmental psychology with adult understanding in ways that illuminate both. The book traces this remarkable developmental arc, showing how our earliest intuitions about making things happen evolve into mature comprehension of causation and intentional action.
Beginning with essential philosophical perspectives on causation and action, the work then examines the mysterious origins of understanding in infancy before following separate developmental paths through childhood. The journey concludes by linking these developmental insights to adult cognition, offering fresh perspectives on how we attribute causes and make judgments about the events that shape our lives.
For those seeking deeper insight into human consciousness and the fundamental ways we make sense of existence, this scholarly yet accessible work provides illuminating answers.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 320 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Understand metaphysical principles
- ✓ Explore Lifespan Development
- ✓ Explore Aspect psychologique
- ✓ Transform your perception of reality
- ✓ Explore Philosophie de l'esprit
- ✓ Explore Act (Philosophy)
