Ecological Naturalism (Rafael Núñez, 1990s) – the suggestion that human cognition – especially mathematical and abstract thinking– is rooted in biological embodiment and shaped by environmental interaction. Ecological Naturalismemphasizes the co-development of mind and world through experience, rejecting both strict empiricism and pure formalism. Meaning arises through bodily engagement and cultural practices, grounding abstract reasoning in perceptual, motor, and ecological processes.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Ecological Naturalism” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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