ABSTRACT

The Philosophy of Human Learning addresses current concerns with the nature of human learning from a distinctive philosophical perspective. Using insights derived from the work of Wittgenstein, it mounts a vigorous attack on influential contemporary accounts of learning, both in the 'romantic' Rousseauian tradition and in the 'scientific' cognotivist tradition. These two schools, Professor Winch argues, are more closely related than is commonly realised.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

Reconsidering Learning

chapter 3|12 pages

The Romantic view of Learning

Rousseau's Émile

chapter 6|11 pages

Representation and Learning

chapter 7|10 pages

Development

chapter 8|10 pages

Learning Language

chapter 10|9 pages

Memory and Learning

chapter 12|10 pages

Later Learning

chapter 13|8 pages

Learning about Religion

chapter 14|12 pages

Moral Learning

chapter 16|3 pages

Conclusion

Five themes but no grand theories