Formal Approaches in Categorization (Paperback)

Emmanuel M. Pothos

ISBN 10: 0521140722 / ISBN 13: 9780521140720

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2011

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Paperback. 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. The process of constructing concepts underpins our capacity to encode information efficiently but also, our ability to think in terms of abstract ideas such as justice, love and happiness. This book brings together many prominent formal approaches to categorization, evaluating the state of the art in this fascinating area. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Formal Approaches in Categorization (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521140722
• ISBN 13: 9780521140720
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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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.