Narrative Theory and the Cognitive Sciences

by David Herman (Editor)

Research on human intelligence has postulated that studying the structure and use of stories can provide important insight into the roots of self and the nature of thinking. In that spirit, this volume focuses on narrative as a crossroads where cognitive and social psychology, linguistics, literary theory, and the recent hybrid called "cognitive narratology" intersect, suggesting new directions for the cognitive sciences. The ideas contained here demonstrate the importance of narrative as a cognitive style, a genre of discourse, and a resource for literary writing and other forms of communication.

Genres: Linguistics

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2003

About the author

David Herman is Professor of the Engaged Humanities, Department of English Studies, Durham University (United Kingdom).