From Geometry to Behavior by Hanspeter Mallot
From Geometry to Behavior - Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Egomotion
3. Peripersonal Space
4. In the Loop
5. Path Integration
6. Places and Landmarks
7. Spatial Memory
8. Maps and Graphs
9. Epilogue: Reason Evolves
What You Will Learn in From Geometry to Behavior
"From Geometry to Behavior: An Introduction to Spatial Cognition" by Hanspeter A. Mallot explores how living beings understand space and use it to guide action. The book connects "spatial perception" with behavior, explaining how geometry forms the foundation of how humans and animals move, navigate, and interact with their environments.
Mallot brings together ideas from "cognitive science", "neuroscience", and psychology to show how the brain builds internal maps of space. He explains how sensory information is transformed into geometric representations that support orientation, movement, and decision-making. The discussion blends experimental findings with clear theoretical explanations, making complex ideas approachable.
A key strength of the book is its focus on real-world behavior. Mallot examines navigation, visual perception, and action planning through the lens of "computational models" and biological systems. By linking geometry to perception and action, the book offers deep insight into "spatial cognition" and provides a unified view of how mental representations of space shape intelligent behavior.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
From Geometry to Behavior by Hanspeter Mallot
Publisher:
The MIT Press
Year:
2023
Pages:
328
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
B0C3C2YQ1G
ISBN-13 #:
978-0262377317
License:
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Amazon:
Amazon
About the Author: Hanspeter A. Mallot
The author Hanspeter A. Mallot
is a German "cognitive neuroscientist" known for his interdisciplinary research on how humans and animals perceive, represent, and navigate space. He is a professor at the University of Tübingen, with a background spanning neuroscience, psychology, and computational modeling, and has contributed extensively to the study of visual perception and spatial understanding. In "From Geometry to Behavior", Mallot draws on this expertise to explore "spatial cognition", linking geometric representations with real-world behavior. His work connects brain mechanisms to navigation, memory, and action, offering a biologically grounded view of cognition that bridges theory and observation.
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