abstract thought

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The tumour is in the right frontal lobe of Weronika's brain – the area responsible for abstract thought, creativity and concentration.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

These regions are involved in other high-level cognitive functions and are important for abstract thought and long-term representations of the future.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024

He demonstrated that these animals were capable of abstract thought by showing that they could learn how to solve a puzzle.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

It is a profession that thrives on abstract thought and, often, an other-worldly detachment from reality.

From Nature • Apr. 5, 2020

Symbolism, indeed, is always necessary before we can apprehend the abstract: it is only through the sensuous symbol that we can express the abstract thought.

From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)