Language and mechanisms of concept learning

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 34 (3):150-151 (2011)
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Abstract

Carey focuses her attention on a mechanism of concept learning called I argue that this form of bootstrapping is not dependent upon language or other public representations, and outline a place for language in concept learning generally. Language, perception, and causal reasoning are all sources of evidence that can guide learners toward discovering new and potentially useful categories

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Daniel Weiskopf
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The origin of concepts.Susan Carey - 2009 - New York: Oxford University Press.
The origins of concepts.Daniel A. Weiskopf - 2008 - Philosophical Studies 140 (3):359 - 384.

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