Gilles Fauconnier (French pronunciation: [ʒil fokɔˈnje]) (19 August 1944 in Vannes – 3 February 2021 in San Diego [1]) was a French linguist, researcher in cognitive science, and author,[2][3] who worked in the U.S. He was distinguished professor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Department of Cognitive Science.
Gilles Fauconnier | |
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| Born | 19 August 1944 |
| Died | 3 February 2021 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | French |
| Academic background | |
| Doctoral advisor | S.Y. Kuroda |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | cognitive science, linguistics |
| Institutions | UC San Diego |
His work with Mark Turner founded the theory of conceptual blending.[3]
His books include:
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- ^ "Gilles FAUCONNIER avis de décès - San Diego, CA". Dignity Memorial.
- ^ Hugo Lundhaug (2010). Images of Rebirth: Cognitive Poetics and Transformational Grammar. Google Books. p. 30 (of 593 pages).
- ^ a b 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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