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Focusing on the creative aspects of cognition, this book presents a groundbreaking theory of conceptual blending, arguing that all learning and thinking stem from metaphorical blends based on bodily experiences. Authors Gilles Fauconnier and Mark Turner explore how these blends shape mental functioning, influencing language, identity, and categorization. They illustrate the developmental journey of a child as they navigate these cognitive blends, offering an innovative perspective on understanding complex ideas. This work marks a significant shift in cognitive science, emphasizing the richness of human thought.
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The Way We Think, Gilles Fauconnier, Mark Turner
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- The Way We Think
- Subtitle
- Conceptual Blending and the Mind's Hidden Complexities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gilles Fauconnier, Mark Turner
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780465087860
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- Focusing on the creative aspects of cognition, this book presents a groundbreaking theory of conceptual blending, arguing that all learning and thinking stem from metaphorical blends based on bodily experiences. Authors Gilles Fauconnier and Mark Turner explore how these blends shape mental functioning, influencing language, identity, and categorization. They illustrate the developmental journey of a child as they navigate these cognitive blends, offering an innovative perspective on understanding complex ideas. This work marks a significant shift in cognitive science, emphasizing the richness of human thought.