What Kind of Creatures Are We?
What Kind of Creatures Are We?
An examination of human nature through language, cognition, and awareness
About This Book
What Kind of Creatures Are We? (2015) examines the fundamental nature of human consciousness by exploring how language influences cognition and distinguishes our species. Using precise analysis of linguistic and cognitive science research, you'll learn why the human mind generates unlimited meanings from limited components – an ability that appeared abruptly in our evolutionary timeline.
Who Should Read This?
- Students and academics studying linguistics and language development
- Readers interested in philosophical questions about consciousness and human cognition
- Science enthusiasts curious about brain function and mental development
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