Mind and meaning: Piaget and Vygotsky on causal explanation

Journal/Book: Hum Develop. 1996; 39: Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009 Basel, Switzerland. Karger. 277-286.

Abstract: Piaget's theory has more than once been characterized as descriptive and not explanatory. It has also been said not to qualify as causal explanation. Piaget's theory underwent constant revision, but he was consistent in showing how the theory was both explanatory and causal. Vygotsky also endorsed causal-genetic explanation, although, on the basis of knowledge of only Piaget's earliest books, he claimed that Piaget's theory was not causal.

Note: Article Beilin H, CUNY, Grad Sch, Dev Psychol Program, 33 W 42ND St, New York,NY 10036 USA

Keyword(s): causal explanation; epistemology; equilibration; Piaget; structuralism; Vygotsky

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