Fauconnier, Gilles
The Way We Think
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465087860
- author:
- Fauconnier, Gilles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Cognition & cognitive psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Way We Think: Conceptual Blending and the Mind's Hidden Complexities Gilles Fauconnier and Mark Turner present a groundbreaking theory that challenges our understanding of how the mind works. They argue that all learning and thinking consist of blends of metaphors based on simple bodily experiences, which are then combined to form an increasingly rich structure. This book provides a comprehensive explanation of the theory of conceptual blending, its effects on language, identity, and concept of category, as well as the rules governing how we use blends to understand new ideas. By exploring this complex process, Fauconnier and Turner offer a bold and exciting new perspective on human cognition. By examining how our minds navigate these blended concepts, The Way We Think sheds light on the intricate workings of the human mind, revealing the hidden complexities that underlie our thoughts, language, and understanding of the world.
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