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Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought,Used
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An eminent psychologist offers a major new theory of human cognition: movement, not language, is the foundation of thoughtWhen we try to think about how we think, we can't help but think of words. Indeed, some have called language the stuff of thought. But pictures are remembered far better than words, and describing faces, scenes, and events defies words. Anytime you take a shortcut or play chess or basketball or rearrange your furniture in your mind, you've done something remarkable: abstract thinking without words.In Mind in Motion, psychologist Barbara Tversky shows that spatial cognition isn't just a peripheral aspect of thought, but its very foundation, enabling us to draw meaning from our bodies and their actions in the world. Our actions in real space get turned into mental actions on thought, often spouting spontaneously from our bodies as gestures. Spatial thinking underlies creating and using maps, assembling furniture, devising football strategies, designing airports, understanding the flow of people, traffic, water, and ideas. Spatial thinking even underlies the structure and meaning of language: why we say we push ideas forward or tear them apart, why we're feeling up or have grown far apart.Like Thinking, Fast and Slow before it, Mind in Motion gives us a new way to think about howand wherethinking takes place.
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- Q: What is the main premise of 'Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought'? A: The book presents a theory by psychologist Barbara Tversky that movement, rather than language, is the foundation of human cognition, emphasizing the importance of spatial thinking in shaping our thoughts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mind in Motion' is Barbara Tversky, an eminent psychologist known for her work in cognitive psychology and spatial thinking.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: In what format is 'Mind in Motion' available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'Mind in Motion' published? A: The book was published on May 21, 2019.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Creativity'.
- Q: Is 'Mind in Motion' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in psychology, cognition, and the relationship between movement and thought.
- Q: Does the book include practical applications of its theories? A: Yes, the book discusses practical applications of spatial thinking in areas such as map usage, furniture assembly, and strategic planning.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is there an edition specified for 'Mind in Motion'? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Mind in Motion'.