{"id":5370,"date":"2026-01-20T07:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cog-ist.com\/?post_type=etkinlik-duyuru&p=5370"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:07:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:07:39","slug":"ecological-psychology-and-the-behaviorist-boogeyman-miguel-segundo-ortin-phd-in-memoriam-james-j-gibson-2","status":"publish","type":"etkinlik-duyuru","link":"https:\/\/cog-ist.com\/en\/etkinlik-duyuru\/ecological-psychology-and-the-behaviorist-boogeyman-miguel-segundo-ortin-phd-in-memoriam-james-j-gibson-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecological Psychology and the Behaviorist Boogeyman – Miguel Segundo-Ortin (PhD) | In Memoriam: James J. Gibson #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

James J. Gibson<\/strong> was born on January 27, 1904 and made groundbreaking contributions <\/strong>to psychology <\/strong>during his 75-year life. Primarily working in perception <\/strong>and ecological psychology<\/strong>, Gibson <\/strong>revolutionized the field with his theory of affordances<\/strong>, which emphasized the direct perception<\/strong> of opportunities for action<\/strong> in an environment, rather than mediating internal processes like inferences or algorithms in mind\/brain. His ecological approach to perception<\/strong> challenged mainstream views, emphasizing the relationship between an organism and its environment<\/strong> over isolated sensory inputs. Gibson\u2019s influential works, including The Perception of the Visual World<\/em> (1950) and The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception<\/em> (1979), reshaped how psychologists <\/strong>and cognitive scientists <\/strong>understand perception <\/strong>and behavior<\/strong>. His legacy extends far beyond psychology, influencing disciplines such as design, robotics, and education.<\/strong> James J. Gibson passed away in 1979. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the anniversary of his birth, we commemorate Gibson\u2019s life and legacy with a special talk on ecological psychology. You can find the info about the event below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platform<\/strong>: Zoom
Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, January 27
Time<\/strong>: 8:00 PM (GMT+3) \/ 6:00 PM (CET) \/ 12:00 PM (EST)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The status of behaviorism <\/strong>in contemporary psychology <\/strong>is paradoxical: while often portrayed as outdated, it continues to serve as a powerful rhetorical tool used to discredit approaches that diverge from the dominant computational paradigm<\/strong>. A striking example is the frequent dismissal of radical embodied and ecological theories of cognition<\/strong> as mere revivals of behaviorism. Such critiques typically rest on vague comparisons and overlook the diversity within behaviorist <\/strong>traditions. In this talk, we examine ecological psychology <\/strong>in relation to the key strands of behaviorism<\/strong>. We show that although ecological psychology <\/strong>aligns with certain behaviorist principles, it offers distinctive contributions to the study of cognition<\/strong>. Consequently, we argue that rather than rejecting ecological psychology<\/strong> as a modern form of behaviorism, scholars should consider the potential for a productive synthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Miguel Segundo-Ortin (PhD):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miguel Segundo-Ortin (PhD)<\/strong> is currently a Ram\u00f3n y Cajal Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at the Universidad de Murcia (Spain)<\/strong> and a member of the Minimal Intelligence Lab (MINT Lab)<\/strong>. They previously held postdoctoral <\/strong>positions at Utrecht University<\/strong>, working on a project led by Annemarie Kalis, and at the University of Wollongong<\/strong>, in a project led by Daniel D. Hutto<\/strong>. Their research lies in the philosophy of the cognitive science<\/strong>, with a particular focus on ecological (neo-Gibsonian), embodied, and situated approaches to cognition<\/strong>. They are especially interested in developing a neo-Gibsonian framework for comparative cognition and in investigating how socio-cultural norms shape human agency.<\/strong> They are the principal investigator of the project \u201cTransforming Comparative Cognitive Science: Ecological Psychology and Enactivism Beyond Neurocentrism and Anthropocentrism\u201d<\/em> (22586\/JLI\/24).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To attend the event, please fill out the registration form. The Zoom link will be sent via email shortly before the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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