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The Psychology of Intelligence

A theory of intelligence and cognitive development between birth and adolescence

Jean Piaget

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The Psychology of Intelligence (1947) outlines the pioneering psychologist Jean Piaget’s theory of intelligence and cognitive development between birth and adolescence. Originally delivered as a series of lectures in Paris, Piaget’s text provides a key to his highly influential research agenda and, by extension, to one of the twentieth century’s most important bodies of work on children’s psychology.

Who Should Listen

  • Parents fascinated by how their kids’ minds work
  • Teachers and educators 
  • Theorists and thinkers

About the Authors

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist best known for his contributions to the study of child development. Born in 1896, he authored over 50 books on cognitive development before his death in 1980. His ideas continue to shape debate and guide the work of psychologists, sociologists, and educationalists.