Implications of grounded cognition for conceptual processing across cultures

Barsalou, L. W. (2023) Implications of grounded cognition for conceptual processing across cultures. Topics in Cognitive Science, 15(4), pp. 648-656. (doi: 10.1111/tops.12661) (PMID:37132042)

Abstract

Cross-linguistic differences in concepts have implications for all theories of concepts, not just for grounded ones. Failure to address these implications does not imply the belief that they do not exist. Instead, it reflects a division of labor between researchers who focus on general principles versus cultural variability. Furthermore, core principles of grounded cognition—empirical learning and situated conceptual processing—predict large cultural differences in conceptual systems. If asked, most grounded cognition researchers would anticipate and endorse these differences, as would most researchers from other perspectives. Finally, by incorporating ethnographic and linguistic analysis, grounded cognition researchers can examine how cultural differences manifest themselves in conceptual systems.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Barsalou, Professor Lawrence
• Authors: Barsalou, L. W.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
• Journal Name: Topics in Cognitive Science
• Publisher: Wiley
• ISSN: 1756-8757
• ISSN (Online): 1756-8765
• Published Online: 02 May 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 The Author
• First Published: First published in Topics in Cognitive Science 15(4): 648–656
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License