The Great and Good John Flavell

John Flavell had a unique combination of greatness and goodness. I outline his unique intellectual imagination and creativity, his ability to achieve theoretical insight through empirical brilliance, and the genuine and deep humility and generosity of his personal and scientific character.

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Journal of Cognition and Development
Published
2026-09-24
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https://doi.org/10.1080/15248372.2026.2735255
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Philosophy and History of Science
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The Great and Good John Flavell

Alison Gopnik
Journal of Cognition and Development
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Alison Gopnik
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Abstract

John Flavell had a unique combination of greatness and goodness. I outline his unique intellectual imagination and creativity, his ability to achieve theoretical insight through empirical brilliance, and the genuine and deep humility and generosity of his personal and scientific character.

Journal of Cognition and Development
Berkeley College (US), University of California, Berkeley (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Philosophy and History of Science
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