Raymond Gibbs Jr.

Raymond Gibbs Jr. is a prominent psychologist known for his work in embodied cognition, a theory suggesting that our thinking and understanding are deeply rooted in our bodily experiences and physical interactions with the world. He argues that language and thought are grounded in our sensory and motor experiences, meaning that our mental processes are influenced by how we move and feel. Gibbs’ research highlights how metaphors and language are often tied to physical actions, suggesting that our brains use these bodily experiences to make sense of abstract concepts. This perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and environment in cognition.