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Beyond Concepts: Unicepts, Language, And Natural Information
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Ruth Garrett Millikan Presents A Highly Original Account Of Cognition Of How We Get To Grips With The World In Thought. The Question At The Heart Of Her Book Is Kant'S 'How Is Knowledge Possible?', But Answered From A Contemporary Naturalist Standpoint. The Starting Assumption Is That We Are Evolved Creatures That Use Cognition As A Guide In Dealing With The Natural World, And That The Natural World Is Roughly As Natural Science Has Tried To Describe It. Very Unlike Kant, Then, We Must Begin With Ontology, With A Rough Understanding Of What The World Is Like Prior To Cognition, Only Later Developing Theories About The Nature Of Cognition Within That World And How It Manages To Reflect The Rest Of Nature. And In Trying To Get From Ontology To Cognition We Must Traverse Another Nonkantian Domain: Questions About The Transmission Of Information Both Through Natural Signs And Through Purposeful Signs Including, Especially, Language.Millikan Makes A Number Of Innovations. Central To The Book Is Her Introduction Of The Ideas Of Unitrackers And Unicepts, Whose Job Is To Recognize The Same Again As Manifested Through The Jargon Of Experience. She Offers A Direct Reference Theory For Common Nouns And Other Extensional Terms; A Naturalist Sketch Of Conceptual Development; A Theory Of Natural Information And Of Language Function That Shows How Properly Functioning Language Carries Natural Information; A Novel Description Of The Semantics/Pragmatics Distinction; A Discussion Of Perception As Translation From Natural Informational Signs; New Descriptions Of Indexicals, Demonstratives And Intensional Contexts; And A New Analysis Of The Reference Of Incomplete Descriptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beyond Concepts'? A: 'Beyond Concepts' explores cognition from a naturalist perspective, addressing how we understand the world through thought and language.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beyond Concepts'? A: The book is authored by Ruth Garrett Millikan, a prominent figure in cognitive psychology.
- Q: What are unicepts and unitrackers in the context of this book? A: Unicepts and unitrackers are concepts introduced by Millikan to explain how we recognize and process information through experiences.
- Q: Is 'Beyond Concepts' suitable for beginners in cognitive psychology? A: While the book offers valuable insights, it is best suited for readers with some background in cognitive psychology or philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beyond Concepts' have? A: 'Beyond Concepts' consists of 250 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for readers.
- Q: When was 'Beyond Concepts' published? A: 'Beyond Concepts' was published on November 28, 2017.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Beyond Concepts'? A: Key themes include cognition, language function, natural information, and the relationship between ontology and cognition.
- Q: Does the book include any discussions on perception? A: Yes, Millikan discusses perception as a translation from natural informational signs, presenting innovative insights.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Beyond Concepts' is sold in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.