An Introduction to Mind, Consciousness and Language

By Ray Cattell

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to the relationship between the mind, consciousness and language. The book examines the key concepts from both philosophy and linguistics including the mind / body problem, analyses Skinner's behaviourist position, Chomsky's transformational grammar, Fodor's representational theory of meaning, and the basics of connectionism. Difficult concepts and terms are explained succinctly, in a jargon-free manner.

This fascinating textbook is essential reading for students of cognitive linguistics, philosophy and psychology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826455166
• ISBN13: 9780826455161
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"