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A Cognitive Framework for Cultural Interpretation

Pasquale De Marco

Publisher: Publishdrive

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In this thought-provoking book, the authors explore the cognitive foundations of cultural meaning-making, drawing on insights from cognitive anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience. They argue that culture is not simply a set of beliefs, values, and practices that are transmitted from one generation to the next, but rather a dynamic and ever-changing system of shared mental representations that shape how we perceive, interpret, and respond to the world around us.

Culture provides us with a shared set of cognitive tools for organizing and making sense of the vast amount of information that we encounter in our daily lives. These tools include language, symbols, rituals, and narratives, which help us to categorize and interpret our experiences, to communicate with others, and to coordinate our actions.

The authors explore the relationship between culture and the self, arguing that culture shapes our sense of identity, our values, and our goals. They also examine the impact of culture on social interaction, learning, and emotion, showing how culture influences the way we interact with others, the way we learn new things, and the way we experience and express our emotions.

The book also explores the role of culture in religion, politics, economics, and technology, arguing that culture is a key factor in shaping these important aspects of human life. The authors conclude by discussing the challenges of cultural change in a globalized world, and the importance of understanding culture in order to promote cross-cultural understanding, to resolve conflicts, and to create more just and equitable societies.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in culture and its role in human life. It is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the cognitive foundations of cultural meaning-making, and it offers a new and deeper understanding of culture and its importance in our lives.


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Available since: 06/02/2025.
Print length: 161 pages.

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