The Situated Mind (book)

"The Situated Mind" explores how our cognition and understanding are shaped by our physical environment and real-world interactions. Instead of viewing the mind as an isolated, internal processor, the book emphasizes that thinking, reasoning, and perception are deeply influenced by our surroundings, tools, and social contexts. It highlights that our mental processes are embedded in and arise from our practical engagement with the world, making cognition a dynamic, context-dependent activity rather than a purely internal process. This perspective encourages us to see the mind as actively situated within a web of environmental and social factors.