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Which philosopher believed that thoughts are eternal and unchanging?
Which philosopher believed that thoughts are eternal and unchanging?
What concept did Aristotle introduce to describe the potential for something to become what it is meant to be?
What concept did Aristotle introduce to describe the potential for something to become what it is meant to be?
Which theory proposes that the mind is a blank slate and all knowledge comes from experience and sensory input?
Which theory proposes that the mind is a blank slate and all knowledge comes from experience and sensory input?
Who developed the concept of the unconscious mind and its role in shaping thought?
Who developed the concept of the unconscious mind and its role in shaping thought?
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What theory focuses on the mental processes underlying thought, such as attention, perception, and memory?
What theory focuses on the mental processes underlying thought, such as attention, perception, and memory?
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Which theory argues that thought is shaped by social and cultural factors and emphasizes the role of language and social interaction in constructing reality?
Which theory argues that thought is shaped by social and cultural factors and emphasizes the role of language and social interaction in constructing reality?
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Study Notes
Development of Evolution of Thought
Early Theorists
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Plato:
- Believed that thoughts are eternal, unchanging, and exist independently of human experience
- Proposed the concept of the "forms," which are perfect, abstract representations of concepts like justice, beauty, and goodness
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Aristotle:
- Emphasized the role of experience and observation in shaping thought
- Introduced the concept of "entelechy," or the potential for something to become what it is meant to be
17th and 18th Centuries
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Rene Descartes:
- Introduced the concept of "I think, therefore I am" (Cogito, ergo sum)
- Emphasized the role of reason and individual experience in understanding thought
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John Locke:
- Proposed the idea of the "tabula rasa," or the mind as a blank slate
- Argued that all knowledge comes from experience and sensory input
19th and 20th Centuries
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Sigmund Freud:
- Developed the concept of the unconscious mind and its role in shaping thought
- Introduced the idea of the "structure of personality" (id, ego, superego)
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Jean Piaget:
- Proposed the theory of cognitive development, which describes how children progress through stages of thought
- Emphasized the role of active construction and accommodation in shaping thought
Contemporary Theories
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Cognitive Psychology:
- Focuses on the mental processes underlying thought, such as attention, perception, and memory
- Emphasizes the role of information processing and computation in understanding thought
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Social Constructivism:
- Argues that thought is shaped by social and cultural factors
- Emphasizes the role of language and social interaction in constructing reality
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Explore the evolution of thought from ancient philosophers to modern theories. Learn about the contributions of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Freud, Piaget, and contemporary theories like cognitive psychology and social constructivism. Understand how human thought has been shaped over time.
