The Evolution of Constructivism

摘要

This article examines how evolutionary theory is relevant to constructivist psychology. Specifically, Donald T. Campbell's evolutionary epistemology is used as a framework for examining five issues facing constructivism: (1) realism, (2) cognitivism, (3) relativism, (4) dualism, and (5) social constructionism. It is suggested that a nuanced application of evolutionary epistemology facilitates fresh ways for constructivists to accommodate these issues. In so doing, it can help constructivism to coherently bridge the personal, social, and biological aspects of human knowledge development.