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Posthumanist Learning

by Cathrine Hasse

Book Details

Publisher:Routledge
Published:2020-01-03
Pages:269
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

In this text Hasse presents a new, inclusive, posthuman learning theory, designed to keep up with the transformations of human learning resulting from new technological experiences, as well as considering the expanding role of cyborg devices and robots in learning. This ground-breaking book draws on research from across psychology, education, and anthropology to present a truly interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between technology, learning and humanity. Posthumanism questions the

Our Review

This groundbreaking work presents a revolutionary learning theory that confronts how technology is fundamentally reshaping human cognition and education. Hasse moves beyond traditional educational psychology to examine the complex relationships between humans, artificial intelligence, cyborg enhancements, and robotic systems in learning environments. Drawing from anthropology, psychology, and technology studies, the book offers an interdisciplinary framework for understanding learning in our increasingly technologically mediated world. The posthumanist perspective challenges conventional assumptions about where intelligence resides and how knowledge is constructed.

What makes this work particularly compelling is its refusal to treat technology as merely a tool, instead positioning it as an active participant in the learning process. Readers interested in the future of education, artificial intelligence ethics, and human-machine collaboration will find provocative insights about how learning transforms when boundaries between human and machine blur. The book's strength lies in its ability to make complex philosophical concepts accessible while maintaining academic rigor, offering a vital roadmap for educators, psychologists, and anyone concerned with how we learn in an age of rapid technological advancement.

Themes

Psychology

Subjects

Psychology