Language, Thought and Consciousness

An Essay in Philosophical Psychology

Peter Carruthers (University of Sheffield)

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Cambridge University Pres
20 April 1998

Philosophy of language; Philosophy; Social & political philosophy; Cognition & cognitive psychology

Do we think in natural language? Or is language only for communication? Much recent work in philosophy and cognitive science assumes the latter. In contrast, Peter Carruthers argues that much of human conscious thinking is conducted in the medium of natural language sentences. However, this does not commit him to any sort of Whorfian linguistic relativism, and the view is developed within a framework that is broadly nativist and modularist. His study will be essential reading for all those interested in the nature and significance of natural language, whether they come from philosophy, psychology or linguistics.

By: Peter Carruthers (University of Sheffield)
Imprint: Cambridge University Pres
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 505g
ISBN: 9780521639996
ISBN 10: 0521639999
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 20 April 1998
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Language, Thought and Consciousness: An Essay in Philosophical Psychology

' ... a book crammed with penetrating observations and good arguments. Few readers will fail to learn something from it, and none will be disappointed.' Times Literary Supplement