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2007

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The Challenge Of Understanding Radical Constructivism, Dewey I. Dykstra Jan 2007

The Challenge Of Understanding Radical Constructivism, Dewey I. Dykstra

Physics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose: This contribution to the Festschrift honoring Ernst von Glasersfeld gives some insight into the perpetual problem of understanding radical constructivism (RC). Parallels with the Middle Way school of Buddhism appear to shed light on this challenge. Conclusions: The hegemony realism has over the thinking of even the most highly educated in our civilization plays a major role in their failure to understand RC. Those still subject to realism in their thinking interpret statements by those in RC in ways incompatible with RC. Until realists disequilibrate over mismatches between realist expectations and experiences, no alternative way of thinking is accessible …


“Once More Into The Breech…”, Dewey I. Dykstra Jan 2007

“Once More Into The Breech…”, Dewey I. Dykstra

Physics Faculty Publications and Presentations

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