Formal Approaches in Categorization

Andy J. Wills

ISBN 10: 0521190487 / ISBN 13: 9780521190480

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2011

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The process of constructing concepts underpins our capacity to encode information in an efficient and competent manner and also, ultimately, our ability to think in terms of abstract ideas such as justice, love and happiness. But what are the mechanisms which correspond to psychological categorization processes This book unites many prominent approaches in modelling categorization. Each chapter focuses on a particular formal approach to categorization, presented by the proponent(s) or advocate(s) of that approach, and the authors consider the relation of this approach to other models and the ultimate objectives in their research programmes. The volume evaluates progress that has been made in the field and where it goes from here. This is an essential companion to any scientist interested in the formal description of categorization and, more generally, in formal approaches to cognition. It will be the definitive guide to formal approaches in categorization research for years to come.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Formal Approaches in Categorization
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521190487
• ISBN 13: 9780521190480
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 23D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 658 grams

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Synopsis

The process of constructing concepts underpins our capacity to encode information in an efficient and competent manner and also, ultimately, our ability to think in terms of abstract ideas such as justice, love and happiness. But what are the mechanisms which correspond to psychological categorization processes? This book unites many prominent approaches in modelling categorization. Each chapter focuses on a particular formal approach to categorization, presented by the proponent(s) or advocate(s) of that approach, and the authors consider the relation of this approach to other models and the ultimate objectives in their research programmes. The volume evaluates progress that has been made in the field and potential future developments. This is an essential companion to any scientist interested in the formal description of categorization and, more generally, in formal approaches to cognition. It will be the definitive guide to formal approaches in categorization research for years to come.

About the Authors

Emmanuel M. Pothos is a Reader in the Department of Psychology at Swansea University.

Andy J. Wills is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Exeter.