Brain and the Lexicon

2020-01-08 Philosophy

Author : Fabrizio Calzavarini
Release : 2020-01-08
Genre : Philosophy
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Book Synopsis Brain and the Lexicon by : Fabrizio Calzavarini

Download or read book Brain and the Lexicon written by Fabrizio Calzavarini. This book was released on 2020-01-08. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph offers a novel, neurocognitive theory concerning words and language. It explores the distinction between inferential and referential semantic competence. The former accounts for the relationship of words among themselves, the latter for the relationship of words to the world. The author discusses this distinction at the level of the human brain on both theoretical and neuroscientific grounds. In addition, this investigation considers the relation between the inf/ref neurocognitive theory and other accounts of semantic cognition proposed in the field of neurosemantics, as well as some potential implications of the theory for clinical neuroscience and the philosophy of semantics. Overall, the book offers an important contribution to the debate about lexical semantic competence. It combines a strong philosophical and linguistic background with a comprehensive and critical analysis of neurosemantic literature. Topics discussed lie at the intersection of philosophical semantics, linguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Due to its interdisciplinary orientation, coverage is rich in introductory remarks and not overly technical, therefore it is accessible to non-experts as well.

The Mental Lexicon

2007-07-01 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Gonia Jarema
Release : 2007-07-01
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Download or read book The Mental Lexicon written by Gonia Jarema. This book was released on 2007-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reflects a consensus that the investigation of words in the mind offers a unique opportunity to understand both human language ability and general human cognition. It brings together key perspectives on the fundamental nature of the representation and processing of words in the mind. This thematic volume covers a wide range of views on the fundamental nature of representation and processing of words in the mind and a range of views on the investigative techniques that are most likely to reveal that nature. It provides an overview of issues and developments in the field. It uncovers the processes of word recognition. It develops new models of lexical processing.

Words in the Mind

2012-02-21 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Jean Aitchison
Release : 2012-02-21
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Download or read book Words in the Mind written by Jean Aitchison. This book was released on 2012-02-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring new coverage of the brain and language, and lexical corpora, the 4th edition of Words in the Mind offers readers the latest thinking about the ways in which we learn words, remember them, understand them, and find the ones we want to use. Explores the latest insights into the complex relationship between language, words, and the human mind, creating a rich and revealing resource for students and non-specialists alike Addresses the structure and content of the human word-store – the ‘mental lexicon’ – with particular reference to the spoken language of native English speakers Features a wealth of new material, including an all-new chapter focusing exclusively on the brain and language, and enhanced coverage of lexical corpora – computerized databases – and on lexical change of meaning Incorporates numerous updates throughout, including expansion of many notes and suggestions for further reading Comprises state-of-the-art research, yet remains accessible and student-friendly

Why the Mind Is Not a Computer

2013-08-21 Psychology

Author : Raymond Tallis
Release : 2013-08-21
Genre : Psychology
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Book Rating : 358/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Why the Mind Is Not a Computer written by Raymond Tallis. This book was released on 2013-08-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The equation "Mind = Machine" is false. This pocket lexicon of "neuromythology" shows why. Taking a series of key words such as calculation, language, information and memory, Professor Tallis shows how their misuse has a lured a whole generation into accepting the computational model of the mind. First of all these words were used literally in the description of the human mind. Then computer scientists applied them metaphorically to the workings of their machines. And finally, their metaphorical status forgotten, the use of the terms was called as evidence of artificial intelligence in machines and the computational nature of conscious thought.

Lexicon

2014-04-01 Fiction

Author : Max Barry
Release : 2014-04-01
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 427/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Lexicon written by Max Barry. This book was released on 2014-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "About as close you can get to the perfect cerebral thriller: searingly smart, ridiculously funny, and fast as hell. Lexicon reads like Elmore Leonard high out of his mind on Snow Crash." —Lev Grossman, New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians and The Magician King “Best thing I've read in a long time . . . a masterpiece.” —Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool Stick and stones break bones. Words kill. They recruited Emily Ruff from the streets. They said it was because she's good with words. They'll live to regret it. They said Wil Parke survived something he shouldn't have. But he doesn't remember. Now they're after him and he doesn't know why. There's a word, they say. A word that kills. And they want it back . . .

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