Jean Piaget
Born in 1896
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Jean Piaget was a Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his pioneering work in cognitive development.
Born in 1896, he made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in understanding how children's thinking evolves.
Piaget developed the theory of cognitive development, which outlines distinct stages of intellectual growth from infancy to adolescence.
His work emphasized the active role children play in acquiring knowledge and understanding the world around them.
Piaget founded the International Centre for Genetic Epistemology in Geneva in 1955 and directed it until his death in 1980.
His ideas have greatly influenced education, psychology, and our understanding of human development.
