Philosophy In The Flesh by George Lakoff
The Embodied Mind and Its Challenge to Western Thought
This book challenges traditional Western philosophical thought by arguing that human cognition is deeply rooted in the physical experiences of the body. It explores how our conceptual systems and reasoning are shaped by our sensory and motor systems, suggesting that abstract thought is not separate from the physical world but is instead grounded in it. The authors delve into the implications of this embodied mind theory for understanding language, meaning, and the nature of human knowledge, ultimately proposing a new perspective on how we perceive and interact with the world.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 640
- Original Language
- English
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