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Mental Models: Towards A Cognitive Science Of Language, Inference, And Consciousness (Cognitive Science Series)
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Mental Models Offers Nothing Less Than A Unified Theory Of The Major Properties Of Mind: Comprehension, Inference, And Consciousness. In Spirited And Graceful Prose, Johnsonlaird Argues That We Apprehend The World By Building Inner Mental Replicas Of The Relations Among Objects And Events That Concern Us. The Mind Is Essentially A Modelbuilding Device That Can Itself Be Modeled On A Digital Computer. This Book Provides Both A Blueprint For Building Such A Model And Numerous Important Illustrations Of How To Do It.In Several Key Areas Of Cognition, Johnsonlaird Shows How An Explanation Based On Mental Modeling Is Clearly Superior To Previous Theory. For Example, He Argues Compellingly That Deductive Reasoning Does Not Take Place By Tacitly Applying The Rules Of Logic, But By Mentally Manipulating Models Of The States Of Affairs From Which Inferences Are Drawn. Similarly, Linguistic Comprehension Is Best Understood Not As A Matter Of Applying Inference Rules To Propositions Derived From Sentences, But Rather As The Mind'S Effort To Construct And Update A Model Of The Situation Described By A Text Or A Discourse. Most Provocative, Perhaps, Is Johnsonlaird'S Theory Of Consciousness: The Mind'S Necessarily Incomplete Model Of Itself Allows Only A Partial Control Over The Many Unconscious And Parallel Processes Of Cognition.This An Extraordinarily Rich Book, Providing A Coherent Account Of Much Recent Experimental Work In Cognitive Psychology, Along With Lucid Explanations Of Relevant Theory In Linguistics, Computer Science, And Philosophy Not Since Miller, Galanter, And Pribram'S Classic Plans And The Structure Of Behavior Has A Book In Cognitive Science Combined Such Sweep, Style, And Good Sense. Like Its Distinguished Predecessor, Mental Models May Well Serve To Fix A Point Of View For A Generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mental Models' by P. N. Johnson-Laird? A: 'Mental Models' explores a unified theory of cognitive processes such as comprehension, inference, and consciousness, arguing that our minds build internal models of the world.
- Q: How does this book explain deductive reasoning? A: The book argues that deductive reasoning occurs through the mental manipulation of models rather than by applying logical rules.
- Q: What is the significance of mental modeling in language comprehension? A: Johnson-Laird posits that linguistic comprehension involves constructing and updating mental representations of described situations rather than merely processing propositions.
- Q: What is the author's perspective on consciousness? A: The author suggests that consciousness is defined by an incomplete mental model of oneself, which allows limited control over unconscious cognitive processes.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for 'Mental Models'? A: This book is aimed at students and professionals in cognitive psychology, linguistics, computer science, and philosophy.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mental Models' have? A: 'Mental Models' contains a total of 513 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of cognitive science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in cognitive science? A: While the book provides insightful theories, it may be best suited for those with some background in cognitive science due to its complex concepts.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Mental Models' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for reading and reference.
- Q: When was 'Mental Models' published? A: 'Mental Models' was published on January 1, 1986, and has been influential in the field of cognitive science since its release.