Concepts, Kinds, and Cognitive Development - Frank C Keil

In Concepts, Kinds, and Cognitive Development, the author 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. Weaving together issues in cognitive development, philosophy, and cognitive psychology, Keil reconciles numerous theories, backed by empirical evidence from nominal kinds studies, natural-kinds studies, and studies of fundamental categorical distinctions. He shows that all this evidence, when put together, leads to a better understanding of semantic and conceptual development. This book has been read but is in good condition. Some bumps and creases are.