The Neural Mind: How Brains Think by George Lakoff and Srini Narayanan
The Neural Mind: How Brains Think by George Lakoff and Srini Narayanan presents a theory of thought that links neuroscience, computational modelling and cognitive linguistics. It explores how neural circuits may underpin meaning, metaphor and conceptual framing, making it relevant to readers across several cognitive and social-science disciplines.
At a glance
- Explains thought through neural circuits rather than isolated neurons.
- Connects neuroscience and computational modelling with cognitive linguistics.
- Covers meaning, metaphor and the conceptual frames used to understand social life.
- A 384-page English-language book from the University of Chicago Press.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings together several disciplines around a defined topic: how neural systems relate to thought.
- The discussion of metaphor and conceptual framing may interest readers beyond neuroscience, including linguistics, psychology and philosophy.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
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| Publication date | 24 Jun. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 022683588X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0226835884 |
| Weight listed | 726 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.3 x 22.86 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in cognitive science, neuroscience or cognitive linguistics.
- Psychologists, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, sociologists and political scientists interested in theories of meaning and thought.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical workbook or a narrowly focused introductory guide to one discipline.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five-star ratings making up the largest share, while a smaller share falls in the two-star category. These figures suggest generally favourable but not uniformly positive reception. They do not explain what readers liked or disliked, so they cannot establish whether the book's interdisciplinary account suits a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Neural Mind about?
It presents an account of thought based on neural circuitry and discusses how this circuitry relates to meaning, metaphor and conceptual framing.
Which subjects does the book bring together?
The description connects neuroscience, computational modelling and cognitive linguistics.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
Who may be interested in it?
The listing names linguists, cognitive scientists, psychologists, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, sociologists and political scientists, as well as readers interested in how people think.
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