Routledge - The Origin of the Idea of Chance in Children

Explore the development of thought through this significant psychological study. Originally published in France in 1951 and released in English in 1975, this book provides a deep look into how children process information. It serves as a vital supplement to previous works regarding the formation of thought in children. The text examines how developing minds work to assimilate experiences that cannot be understood through deduction alone, such as randomly mixed elements. It also addresses the mental processes involved in spontaneous and experimental searches, specifically focusing on the problem of induction. This work is a key resource for those studying the evolution of cognitive processes and the way children navigate unpredictable aspects of their environment.