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Iconicity in Cognition and Communication
Ikonizität in Kognition und Kommunikation
[Zeitschriftenartikel]
Abstract Iconicity is fundamental to creative processes of reasoning such as modelling. We use models not only to orient ourselves in the physical world surrounding us but also as ways to sketch out problems by “mapping them,” describe processes, or make decisions by using models such as diagrams, maps, or s... mehr
Iconicity is fundamental to creative processes of reasoning such as modelling. We use models not only to orient ourselves in the physical world surrounding us but also as ways to sketch out problems by “mapping them,” describe processes, or make decisions by using models such as diagrams, maps, or schemata. Mental images are icons, and icons can lead to new and rare insights and to the discovery of relations that would not be recognized without their iconic representation. Discussing the relationship between modelling, reasoning, and creativity, this contribution argues that iconicity is essential to reasoning, communication and mutual understanding, besides being inherently performative. The paper demonstrates its argument with examples from picture viewing, map reading, and mental diagrams in verbal language.... weniger
Thesaurusschlagwörter
Modell; Kreativität; Semiotik; Peirce, C.; Sprache; Metapher; Symbol; Kognition; kognitive Faktoren
Klassifikation
Allgemeines, spezielle Theorien und Schulen, Methoden, Entwicklung und Geschichte der Kommunikationswissenschaften
Freie Schlagwörter
Iconicity; Diagrammatic Reasoning; Modelling; Analogy; Similarity; Visuality; performativity
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2018
Seitenangabe
S. 66-77
Zeitschriftentitel
Historical Social Research, Supplement (2018) 31
Heftthema
Models and Modelling between Digital & Humanities - A Multidisciplinary Perspective
ISSN
0963-6784
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)