{"title":"Srini Narayanan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of Srini Narayanan, an influential author in the realms of Philosophy and Psychology. Srini Narayanan brings a unique blend of neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophical insight to his writings, offering readers a deep dive into the mysteries of the human mind and consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout books, \u003cem\u003eThe Neural Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the intricate connections between our neural circuitry and cognitive processes. Through this book, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of how our brains shape our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, bridging the gap between hard science and philosophical inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts of cognitive and philosophical studies, Srini Narayanan's works serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the profound questions of human existence and the workings of the mind. Embark on an intellectual journey with Narayanan's books and uncover the fascinating dynamics of thought and consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-neural-mind-by-srini-narayanan-9780226835884","title":"The Neural Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffers an expansive, unified theory of thought that brings together the vast resources of neuroscience, computation, and cognitive linguistics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is an idea, and where does it come from? We experience thought as if it were abstract, but every thought is actually a physical thing, carried out by the neural systems of our brains. Thought does not occur neuron-by-neuron; it happens when neurons come together to form circuits and when simple circuits combine to form complex ones. Thoughts, then, derive their structures from the circuitry we also use for vision, touch, and hearing. This circuitry is what allows simple thoughts to come together into complex concepts, making meaning, creating metaphors, and framing our social and political ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Neural Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, George Lakoff, a pioneering cognitive linguist, and computer scientist Srini Narayanan deftly combine insights from cognitive science, computational modelling, and linguistics to show how thoughts arise from the neural circuitry that runs throughout our bodies. They answer key questions about the ways we make meaning: How does neural circuitry create the conceptual \"frames\" through which we understand our social lives? What kind of neural circuitry characterises metaphorical thought, in which ideas are understood in terms of other ideas with similar structures? Lively and accessible, the book shows convincingly that the \"metaphors we live by\"—to use Lakoff's famous phrase—aren't abstractions but deeply embodied neural constructs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Neural Mind\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book of its kind, bringing together the ideas of multiple disciplines to offer a unified, accessible theory of thought. A field-defining work, Lakoff and Narayanan's book will be of interest not just to linguists and cognitive scientists but also to psychologists, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, sociologists, and political scientists—and anyone who wants to understand \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e we really think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000801542380,"sku":"9780226835884","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20587123482268.jpg?v=1763305857"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/srini-narayanan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}