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Embodiment As A Basis For Cognition

Abstract

The dominant model of cognition is based upon amodal symbol systems. We support an alternative model that places embodiment at the center of cognition. On this view, sensorimotor experiences of actions form the basis of linguistic and nonlinguistic understanding.

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