Language, Space and Mind: The Conceptual Geometry of Linguistic Meaning by Paul

Description: Language, Space and Mind by Paul Chilton The idea that spatial cognition provides the foundation of linguistic meanings, even highly abstract meanings, has been put forward by a number of linguists in recent years. This book takes this proposal into new dimensions and develops a theoretical framework based on simple geometric principles. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The idea that spatial cognition provides the foundation of linguistic meanings, even highly abstract meanings, has been put forward by a number of linguists in recent years. This book takes this proposal into new dimensions and develops a theoretical framework based on simple geometric principles. All speakers are conceptualisers who have a point of view both in a literal and in an abstract sense, choosing their perspective in space, time and the real world. The book examines the conceptualising properties of verbs, including tense, aspect, modality and transitivity, as well as the conceptual workings of grammatical constructions associated with counterfactuality, other minds and the expression of moral force. It makes links to the cognitive sciences throughout and concludes with a discussion of the relationship between language, brain and mind. Author Biography Paul Chilton is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Lancaster University. Table of Contents 1. Introduction: space, geometry, mind; 2. Viewpoint, reference frames and transformations; 3. Distance, direction and verbs; 4. Event types and cognitive operators; 5. Times, tenses and reference frames; 6. Counterfactual reflections; 7. Reference frames and other minds; 8. Mental distance and complement clauses; 9. Verbs, complements and their conceptual effects; 10. The deontic dimension; 11. Concluding perspectives. Review For many years cognitive linguists have argued that language is grounded in space. This accessible and engaging book explores just how far simple geometric principles can be pushed to account for a wide range of language phenomena. Kenny Coventry, University of East Anglia Review Quote For many years cognitive linguists have argued that language is grounded in space. This accessible and engaging book explores just how far simple geometric principles can be pushed to account for a wide range of language phenomena. Kenny Coventry, University of East Anglia Promotional "Headline" A new approach to linguistic meaning and grammatical constructions based on simple geometric principles. Description for Bookstore The idea that spatial cognition provides the foundation of linguistic meanings, even highly abstract meanings, has been put forward by a number of linguists in recent years. This book takes this proposal into new dimensions and develops a theoretical framework based on simple geometric principles. Description for Library The idea that spatial cognition provides the foundation of linguistic meanings, even highly abstract meanings, has been put forward by a number of linguists in recent years. This book takes this proposal into new dimensions and develops a theoretical framework based on simple geometric principles. Details ISBN1107010136 Author Paul Chilton Year 2014 ISBN-10 1107010136 ISBN-13 9781107010130 Media Book Publisher Cambridge University Press Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle The Conceptual Geometry of Linguistic Meaning Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 401.9 Pages 319 Publication Date 2014-07-10 Short Title LANGUAGE SPACE & MIND Language English Affiliation Lancaster University, UK Format Hardcover Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2014-07-10 AU Release Date 2014-07-10 NZ Release Date 2014-07-10 Illustrations 1 Halftones, unspecified; 1 Halftones, black and white; 94 Line drawings, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168626809;

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