The Collected Works Of L. S. Vygotsky: Problems... May 2026

Vygotsky argues that the psychology of his time was fractured between two irreconcilable camps:

Basic biological processes (e.g., involuntary attention, reactive memory). The Collected Works of L. S. Vygotsky: Problems...

Complex, uniquely human processes (e.g., logical memory, self-regulation, selective attention).Vygotsky’s central thesis is that higher functions are socially mediated . We learn to control our own minds by using "tools"—most importantly, language—provided by our culture. 3. Mediation and Signs Vygotsky argues that the psychology of his time