Christopher Gauker
Words and Images
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199684748
- author:
- Christopher Gauker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 155 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Language Arts ; Disciplines
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Words and Images: An Essay on the Origin of Ideas by Christopher Gauker The traditional view of how we think is that our concepts arise from sensory perceptions, thoughts are built from these concepts, and language allows us to communicate with others. However, philosopher Christopher Gauker challenges this perspective, arguing that it is fundamentally flawed. According to Gauker, the mind cannot separate the building blocks of thought from perceptual representations, and we lack a clear understanding of how concepts come into existence. Gauker proposes an alternative theory, suggesting that much of our cognition involves thinking through mental imagery, rather than concepts. He also views language as a tool used by individuals to coordinate their actions in pursuit of shared goals. This approach can help explain how we acquire and use language, and how it becomes the foundation for conceptual thought. By exploring these ideas, Gauker offers a fresh perspective on the nature of cognition and the role of language in our thinking.
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