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7+ YearsPublisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
ISBN 13 | 9780826455161 |
ISBN 10 | 826455166 |
Book Description | This is an introductory textbook explaining the interaction between the mind, consciousness and language. This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between the mind, consciousness and language. The book examines the key concepts from both philosophy and linguistics, including the mind/body problem, reformulates Descartes' "I think therefore I am", analyses Skinner's behaviourist position, Chomsky's transformational grammar, Fodor's representational theory of meaning, and the basics of connectionism. Difficult concepts and terms are explained succinctly, in a jargon-free manner. The student-friendly features include: text boxes on key thinkers, such as Chomsky, Fodor and Skinner; summaries of key ideas, such as behaviourism and connectionism; chapter summaries to aid student navigation of the book; suggestions for further reading; and a glossary of terms. This fascinating textbook is essential reading for students of cognitive linguistics, philosophy and psychology. |
About the Author | Ray Cattell is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He is the author of a number of books including Children's Language: Consensus and Controversy, Continuum, 2000. |
Language | English |
Author | Ray Cattell |
Publication Date | 15-Aug-06 |
Number of Pages | 256 |
An Introduction To Mind, Consciousness And Language Paperback English by Ray Cattell - 15-Aug-06