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taxonomic structure of a category system organized around a basic level and also for the formation of the categories that occur within this basic level" (322). In essence, the principles
described by the author account for vertical and horizontal structures of the category system (1988). The author talks about prototypes and distinguishes the evidence for such prototypes as mere structural
facts regarding categories from the role of prototypes which is possibly something related to representation, cognitive processing and learning (1988). The author does not just provide information on how
categorization takes place. Rather, Rosch (1988) tries to understand why. At the start of this intricate chapter, the author states: "For some years, I have argued that human categorization should
not be considered the arbitrary product of historical accident or of whim but rather the result of psychological principles of categorization, which are subject to investigation" (312). The idea
that categories are not arbitrary is perhaps something that appears to be obvious, at least at first glance. When learning about scientific categories there seems to be order. It seems
almost natural, as if scientists have discovered something, but when taking an honest look, it becomes clear that humans are responsible for naming items and placing them into groups. The
idea that categorization is not arbitrary also suggests that it is something to be discovered. Yet, this is not what is argued. The author seems to suggest that the categories
are created in such a way so it is aligned with humanity and psychology and hints that perhaps categorization shapes cognition. In other words, the categorization that takes place is
less than scientific and goes more towards social science which might explain why certain things are categorized in certain ways. The case for the social construction of categorization seems to
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