Inventive Minds: Marvin Minsky on Education by Minsky

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Book Title
Inventive Minds: Marvin Minsky on Education
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Narrative Type
Philosophy & Social Aspects
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ISBN
9780262039093
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262039095
ISBN-13
9780262039093
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20038287660

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
232 Pages
Publication Name
Inventive Minds : Marvin Minsky on Education
Language
English
Subject
Computers & Technology, Educational Psychology, Learning Styles, Essays, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Author
Marvin Minsky
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-011627
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
370.15/2
Synopsis
Six essays by artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky on how education can foster inventiveness, paired with commentary by Minsky's former colleagues and students. Marvin Minsky was a pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence whose work led to both theoretical and practical advances. His work was motivated not only by technological advancement but also by the desire to understand the workings of our own minds. Minsky's insights about the mind provide fresh perspectives on education and how children learn. This book collects for the first time six essays by Minsky on children, learning, and the potential of computers in school to enrich children's development. In these essays Minsky discusses the shortcomings of conventional education (particularly in mathematics) and considers alternative approaches; reflects on the role of mentors; describes higher-level strategies for thinking across domains; and suggests projects for children to pursue. Each essay is paired with commentary by one of Minsky's former colleagues or students, which identifies Minsky's key ideas and connects his writings to current research. Minsky once observed that in traditional teaching, "instead of promoting inventiveness, we focus on preventing mistakes." These essays offer Minsky's unique insights into how education can foster inventiveness. Commentary by Hal Abelson, Walter Bender, Alan Kay, Margaret Minsky, Brian Silverman, Gary Stager, Mike Travers, Patrick Henry Winston
LC Classification Number
LB1590.3.M555 2018

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