LSA and Meaning: In Theory and Application

Abstract

Cognition depends on knowledge. High-level cognition, in particular, as in text and discourse comprehension and problem solving, is shaped in every respect by the nature and limitations of its knowledge base. Hence, models of high-level cognition must include a workable model of human knowledge. One could argue that such a model is a necessary prerequisite to the study of higher level cognition. However, we do not have such a model today-a model of human knowledge representation that does justice to the vast scale of human experiences and their intricate structure-and cognitive scientists cannot afford to wait with their work for such a model. Thus, cognitive scientists interested in buildin..