The Sequential Imperative: General Cognitive Principles and the Structure of Behaviour (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789004342897)

In The Sequential Imperative William Edmondson explains how deep study of linguistics - from phonetics to pragmatics - can be the basis for understanding the organization of behaviour in any organism with a brain. The work demonstrates that Cognitive Science needs to be anchored in a linguistic setting. Only then can Cognitive Scientists reach out to reconsider the nature of consciousness and to appreciate the functionality of all brains.

The core functionality of the brain - any brain, any species, any time - is delivery and management of the unavoidable bi-directional transformation between brain states and activity - the Sequential Imperative. Making it all work requires some general cognitive principles and close attention to detail. The book sets out the case in broad terms but also incorporates significant detail where necessary.

Author: William Edmondson
ISBN-10: 9004342893
ISBN-13: 9789004342897
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2017
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.60d