Abstract
In this paper I emphasize that Social Representation Theory is compatible with the embodied mind-approach and discuss problematic areas diagnosed by O'Connor (this issue) in the foregoing paper. Referring to Moscovici's (1976/2008) conceptualisation I suggest four areas where the 'missing link' between body and representation can be found: The role of overt behaviour and action as part of social representation, social objects as an extension of concerted interaction among group members, body-related metaphor as a propositional format of objectification, and the habitual, ingrained character of some behaviours. I conclude by showing that social representing is an embodied process already by definition.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-31 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01 Mar 2017 |
Fields of science
- 501029 Economic psychology
- 502045 Behavioural economics
- 509017 Social studies of science
- 501002 Applied psychology
- 501021 Social psychology
- 501 Psychology
- 501006 Experimental psychology
- 605004 Cultural studies
JKU Focus areas
- Social Systems, Markets and Welfare States
- Social and Economic Sciences (in general)