Language and Conceptualization
Language and Conceptualization by Jan Nuyts, published by Cambridge University Press in 1999, explores the intricate relationship between language and thought. This edition spans 281 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses fundamental questions regarding the extent to which conceptualization relies on linguistic representation and how this may vary across different cultures, communities, and individuals.
Readers will find a collection of ten contributions from prominent scholars across various fields, including linguistics, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy. The discussions aim to shed light on the complexities of human cognition, making this volume a significant resource for those interested in language arts, linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics. Through these diverse perspectives, the book delves into the challenges of developing a comprehensive understanding of how language influences thought and vice versa.
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To what extent is conceptualisation based on linguistic representation? And to what extent is it variable across cultures, communities or even individuals? Of crucial importance in the attempt to develop a comprehensive theory of human cognition, these remain amongst the most difficult of questions in the cognitive sciences. This volume brings together ten new contributions from leading scholars working in a wide cross-section of disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, psychology and philosophy.
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