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Thinking with other minds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 May 2020

Edward Baggs Open the ORCID record for Edward Baggs [Opens in a new window]  and
Anthony Chemero Open the ORCID record for Anthony Chemero [Opens in a new window]
Edward Baggs
Affiliation:
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University, London, OntarioN6A 5B7, Canada. ebaggs@uwo.ca
Anthony Chemero
Affiliation:
Departments of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH45221. chemeray@ucmail.uc.edu
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Abstract

We applaud the ambition of Veissière et al.'s account of cultural learning, and the attempt to ground higher order thinking in embodied theory. However, the account is limited by loose terminology, and by its commitment to a view of the child learner as inference-maker. Vygotsky offers a more powerful view of cultural learning, one that is fully compatible with embodiment.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 43 , 2020 , e92
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2020. Published by Cambridge University Press

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