The Geometry of Meaning: Semantics Based on Conceptual Spaces by Peter G?rdenfor

Description: The Geometry of Meaning by Peter Gärdenfors A novel cognitive theory of semantics that proposes that the meanings of words can be described in terms of geometric structures. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A novel cognitive theory of semantics that proposes that the meanings of words can be described in terms of geometric structures.In The Geometry of Meaning, Peter G rdenfors proposes a theory of semantics that bridges cognitive science and linguistics and shows how theories of cognitive processes, in particular concept formation, can be exploited in a general semantic model. He argues that our minds organize the information involved in communicative acts in a format that can be modeled in geometric or topological terms-in what he terms conceptual spaces, extending the theory he presented in an earlier book by that name.Many semantic theories consider the meanings of words as relatively stable and independent of the communicative context. G rdenfors focuses instead on how various forms of communication establish a system of meanings that becomes shared between interlocutors. He argues that these "meetings of mind" depend on the underlying geometric structures, and that these structures facilitate language learning. Turning to lexical semantics, G rdenfors argues that a unified theory of word meaning can be developed by using conceptual spaces. He shows that the meaning of different word classes can be given a cognitive grounding, and offers semantic analyses of nouns, adjectives, verbs, and prepositions. He also presents models of how the meanings of words are composed to form new meanings and of the basic semantic role of sentences. Finally, he considers the future implications of his theory for robot semantics and the Semantic Web.A novel cognitive theory of semantics that proposes that the meanings of words can be described in terms of geometric structures.In The Geometry of Meaning, Peter G rdenfors proposes a theory of semantics that bridges cognitive science and linguistics and shows how theories of cognitive processes, in particular concept formation, can be exploited in a general semantic model. He argues that our minds organize the information involved in communicative acts in a format that can be modeled in geometric or topological terms-in what he terms conceptual spaces, extending the theory he presented in an earlier book by that name.Many semantic theories consider the meanings of words as relatively stable and independent of the communicative context. G rdenfors focuses instead on how various forms of communication establish a system of meanings that becomes shared between interlocutors. He argues that these "meetings of mind" depend on the underlying geometric structures, and that these structures facilitate language learning. Turning to lexical semantics, G rdenfors argues that a unified theory of word meaning can be developed by using conceptual spaces. He shows that the meaning of different word classes can be given a cognitive grounding, and offers semantic analyses of nouns, adjectives, verbs, and prepositions. He also presents models of how the meanings of words are composed to form new meanings and of the basic semantic role of sentences. Finally, he considers the future implications of his theory for robot semantics and the Semantic Web. Author Biography Peter G rdenfors is Professor of Cognitive Science at Lund University, Sweden. He is the author of Conceptual Spaces- The Geometry of Thought (MIT Press) and other books. Review Gärdenfors has found an impressive hammer and now many issues in semantics look like nails. -- Guy Dove * Mind * Promotional Peter Gardenfors is creating a new science of meaning. The recent ideas, expressed so clearly in The Geometry of Meaning, make his achievement even more impressive. The book leaves us with the impression that semantics may be a tractable problem after all. -- Jean-Louis Dessalles, School of Telecom, ParisTech Review Quote Grdenfors has found an impressive hammer and now many issues in semantics look like nails. Details ISBN0262533758 Year 2017 ISBN-10 0262533758 ISBN-13 9780262533751 Format Paperback Audience Age 18 Imprint MIT Press Subtitle Semantics Based on Conceptual Spaces Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States DEWEY 401.43 Pages 356 Publication Date 2017-02-24 Short Title The Geometry of Meaning Language English UK Release Date 2017-02-24 AU Release Date 2017-02-24 NZ Release Date 2017-02-24 US Release Date 2017-02-24 Series The Geometry of Meaning Illustrations 62 figures Author Peter Gärdenfors Publisher MIT Press Ltd Alternative 9780262026789 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly 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:159848899;

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