How Our Bodily Experiences Shape Our Thinking
Have you ever wondered how we—as humans—think? Interestingly, while our thinking seems limitless, some scientists argue it relies on something quite ordinary: the human body. This is based on recent research on what is called embodied cognition. This research explores how our thinking is closely tied to our bodily experiences. In this article, we will discuss embodied cognition and how understanding it can transform our approach to learning. Get ready for a fascinating journey that uncovers how your body and mind team up to shape your understanding of the world.
Authors
- Venera Gashaj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1979-5910)
- Dragan Trninić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5948-2441)
- Korbinian Moeller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1385-7778)
Institutions
- Loughborough University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers for Young Minds
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2024.1400609
- Primary Topic
- Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- Economic and Social Research Council