Concepts, Kinds, and Cognitive Development
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- Paperback
348 pages
- Release Date
30 January 1992
Summary
In Concepts, Kinds, and Cognitive Development, Frank C. Keil provides a coherent account of how concepts and word meanings develop in children, adding to our understanding of the representational nature of concepts and word meanings at all ages.Keil argues that it is impossible to adequately understand the nature of conceptual representation without also considering the issue of learning. Weaving together issues in cognitive development, philosophy, and cognitive psychology, he reconciles num…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262610766 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262610760 |
| Author: | Frank C. Keil |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 348 |
| Release Date: | 30 January 1992 |
| Weight: | 499g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 20mm |
| Series: | Learning, Development, and Conceptual Change |
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Critics Review
“Keil is arguably the most original thinker in the field of conceptual development.” James Russell , Times Higher Education Supplement “The exposition of the empirical studies is admirably clear, and the findings themselves are significant. For linguists interested in concept development and concept representation, and also for philosophers of language who are interested in the causal theory of reference, this book is valuable.” Paul Saka , Language
About The Author
Frank C. Keil
Frank C. Keil is Professor of Psychology at Yale University.
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