Shapiro, Lawrence

Embodied Cognition (New Problems of Philosophy)

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ISBN 13:: 9781138746992
author:: Shapiro, Lawrence
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 2 x 15.7 x 15.7 centimeters (0.4
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
Condition:: New
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Embodied Cognition by Lawrence A. Shapiro is an introduction to this recent development in psychology that challenges traditional cognitive science. Shapiro sets out the central themes and debates surrounding embodied cognition, examining key figures such as Barsalou, Casasanto, Clark, Noë, and Spivey.

The book begins with a review of standard cognitive science's theoretical and methodological commitments before moving on to philosophical and empirical arguments against it. Shapiro then presents the embodied alternative, exploring topics like dynamical systems theory, ecological psychology, robotics, and connectionism, as well as core issues in philosophy of mind such as mental representation and extended cognition.

This updated second edition includes new chapters that expand on earlier topics and introduce new material on embodied concepts, preference formation, and emotion. With helpful chapter summaries and annotated further reading, Embodied Cognition is a valuable resource for students of philosophy of mind, psychology, and cognitive science.

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