Fluid Concepts And Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought (Penguin Press Science S.)

Douglas R. Hofstadter

ISBN 10: 0140258353 / ISBN 13: 9780140258356

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1998

Hosftadter and his colleagues at The Fluid Analogies Research Group have developed computer models that help describe and explain human discovery, creation and analogical thought. The key issue of perception is investigated through the exploration of playful anagrams, number puzzles, word play and fanciful alphabetical styles, and the result is a survey of cognitive processes. This text presents the results. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002787486

Synopsis:

subtitle: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought

Review: A lucid, highly readable exploration of the computer models of discovery, creation, and analogical thought developed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gödel, Escher, Bach and the Fluid Analogies Research Group. The book features anagram and number puzzles, analogy puzzles involving letter strings or tabletop objects, and fanciful alphabetic styles.

"A remarkable book. At first I said 'too technical and specialized,' but hours later I found I couldn't stop reading.... A marvelous book, illuminating oddities of thought and raising them to profound insights into the nature of human creativity."--Donald A. Norman, Apple Fellow; Professor Emeritus, University of California, San Diego

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fluid Concepts And Creative Analogies: ...
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good