THE STUFF OF THOUGHT - LANGUAGE AS A WINDOW INTO HUMAN NATURE

• Date de parution : 21/05/2008
• Editeur : Adult Pbs
• EAN : 9780141015477
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 499
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : (-)
• Thème : Non attribué
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

Analyses what words actually mean and how we use them, and reveals what this can tell us about ourselves. This book shows how we use space and motion as metaphors for more abstract ideas, and uncovers the deeper structures of human thought that have been shaped by evolutionary history. It also... Voir plus

Analyses what words actually mean and how we use them, and reveals what this can tell us about ourselves. This book shows how we use space and motion as metaphors for more abstract ideas, and uncovers the deeper structures of human thought that have been shaped by evolutionary history. It also explores the emotional impact of language.