Cognitive Science and Poetry : An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Creative Expression
Keywords_: Cognitive Science, Poetry, Language Processing, Emotion Regulation, Creativity, Metaphor, Rhythm, Meter, Imagery.
_Abstract
This article provides an overview of the current state of research at the intersection of cognitive science and poetry, examining the cognitive processes underlying poetic creativity, comprehension, and emotional resonance.
_Introduction_
Cognitive science and poetry may seem like disparate fields, but they share a common concern with understanding human creativity, expression, and cognition. Recent advances in cognitive science have shed new light on the neural mechanisms and cognitive processes underlying poetic creativity and comprehension.
_Cognitive Processes in Poetry_
_Language Processing_: Research on language processing has informed our understanding of poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, and imagery (Giora, 2003).
_Emotion Regulation_: Poetry has been shown to evoke strong emotional responses, with cognitive science providing insights into the neural mechanisms underlying emotional processing (Damasio, 2004).
_Creativity_: Cognitive science has explored the cognitive processes underlying poetic creativity, including improvisation and intuition (Lieberman, 2012).
_Poetic Devices and Cognitive Science_
_Metaphor_: Research has examined the cognitive processes underlying metaphor comprehension and production (Giora, 2003).
_Rhythm and Meter_: Cognitive science has investigated the role of rhythm and meter in poetic perception and processing (Turner, 2014).
_Imagery_: Studies have explored the neural mechanisms underlying imagery in poetry (Kosslyn, 2006).
_Applications and Future Directions_
_Poetry Therapy_: Cognitive science has informed the development of poetry therapy for mental health applications (Stuckey, 2010).
_Creative Writing_: Research has explored the cognitive processes underlying creative writing, with implications for writing instruction (Lieberman, 2012).
_Cognitive Literary Studies_: The intersection of cognitive science and poetry has given rise to a new field of study, cognitive literary studies (Herman, 2013).
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