The Selected Writings of Edward S. Reed - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1041171579 ISBN 13 : 9781041171577

Editeur : Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

The Selected Writings of Edward S. Reed brings to light the groundbreaking contributions of one of the most original thinkers in ecological psychology and philosophy of mind.

This volume offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with the depth and breadth of Reed’s theoretical insights. Edward S. Reed (1954–1997) was a thinker whose work forged a path for the integration of ecological psychology with philosophy, evolutionary theory, and political thought. Reed’s unique synthesis of James Gibson’s ecological approach with Darwinian and pragmatist perspectives yielded a philosophy of perception and action that was both radical and empirically grounded. Despite his untimely death, Reed left behind a body of work that continues to challenge conventional views in psychology and the cognitive sciences. This book includes Reed’s key published writings, complemented by previously unpublished manuscripts that reveal his intellectual development and expanding concerns. The editors have also compiled a series of remembrances written by prominent ecological psychologists and his family, who reflect on Reed’s impact, both personal and professional, and inside and outside ecological psychology.

As the fields of the philosophy of mind and the cognitive sciences increasingly turn toward embodied and situated approaches, Reed’s ideas emerge as strikingly prescient. His integration of ecological psychology with philosophical rigor and sociopolitical awareness makes his work more relevant today than ever. This collection not only honors Reed’s memory but also reintroduces his voice into contemporary conversations where it is sorely needed.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Manuel Heras‑Escribano is Professor Titular at the University of Granada, Spain.

Anthony Chemero is Professor of Philosophy and Connected Computing at Vanderbilt University and Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, both in the United States.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1041171579
• ISBN 13: 9781041171577
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Éditeur: Heras-Escribano Manuel, Chemero Anthony
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