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.

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Frontiers for Young Minds
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2024-10-17
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https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2024.1400609
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Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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How Our Bodily Experiences Shape Our Thinking

Venera Gashaj, Dragan Trninić, Korbinian Moeller
Frontiers for Young Minds
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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How Our Bodily Experiences Shape Our Thinking

Venera Gashaj, Dragan Trninić, Korbinian Moeller
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Abstract

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.

Frontiers for Young MindsVol. 12
Loughborough University (GB)
UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 78%
Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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