Symbolic Expressions of the Human Cognitive Architecture

• Authors: Ilario Enidio , Pereira Jr. Alfredo , Gonzalez Paixão Jr. Valdir
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

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We briefly review and discuss symbolic expressions of the cognitive architecture of the human mind/brain, focusing on the Quaternion, the Axis Mundi and the Tree of Life, and elaborate on a quaternary diagram that expresses a contemporary worldview. While traditional symbols contain vertical and horizontal dimensions related to transcendence and immanence, respectively, in the contemporary interpretation the vertical axis refers to diachronic processes as biological evolution and cultural history, while the horizontal axis refers to synchronic relations as the interactions of individuals in society. In spite of these differences, we claim that old and new symbols are similar, expressing the cognitive architecture of the human mind/brain in the world of experience.

Keywords

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symbolic expression; cognitive architecture; mind; triple-aspect monism

• Publisher: Instytut Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk; Fundacja Filozofia Na Rzecz Dialogu
• Journal: Dialogue and Universalism
• Year: 2016
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 107-120

Contributors

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Ilario Enidio

• Rua Tessália Vieira de Camargo, 126, Caixa Postal 6111, Postal Code 13.083-887. Campinas – São Paulo – Brazil

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Pereira Jr. Alfredo

• Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Campus de Rubião Jr., Postal Code: 18618-970 – Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil

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Gonzalez Paixão Jr. Valdir

• Instituto de Biociências de Botucatu, Campus de Rubião Jr., Postal Code: 18618-970 – Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil