Gilles Fauconnier
Gilles Fauconnier (French pronunciation: [ʒil fokɔˈnje]) (born 19 August 1944) is a French linguist, researcher in cognitive science, and author,[1][2] currently working in the U.S. He is a professor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of Cognitive Science.
Gilles Fauconnier | |
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Born | 19 August 1944 75) | (age
Nationality | French |
Scientific career | |
Fields | cognitive science, linguistics |
Institutions | UC San Diego |
His work with Mark Turner founded the theory of conceptual blending.[2]
His books include:
See also
References
- Hugo Lundhaug (2010). Images of Rebirth: Cognitive Poetics and Transformational Grammar. Google Books. p. 30 (of 593 pages).
- Lawrence M. Zbikowski (2005). Conceptualizing Music: Cognitive Structure, Theory, and Analysis. Google Books. p. 78 (of 360 pages).
- "The Way We Think: Conceptual Blending and the Mind's Hidden Complexities". Google Books. 2013.
- "Mappings in Thought and Language - Gilles Fauconnier". Google Books. 2013.
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