The Collected Works of L.S. Vygotsky

The Collected Works of L.S. Vygotsky include his key ideas on how human thinking, learning, and development happen through social interactions and cultural influences. Vygotsky believed that our ability to learn and think is deeply connected to the society and tools around us, such as language. His work emphasizes that children develop cognitively by engaging with more knowledgeable people, and that cultural context shapes our mental processes. These writings are foundational in psychology and education, providing insights into how social environment influences learning and development.