The Philosophy Of Cognitive Science

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080466621

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Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science by Anonim Pdf

Psychology is the study of thinking, and cognitive science is the interdisciplinary investigation of mind and intelligence that also includes philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology. In these investigations, many philosophical issues arise concerning methods and central concepts. The Handbook of Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science contains 16 essays by leading philosophers of science that illuminate the nature of the theories and explanations used in the investigation of minds. Topics discussed include representation, mechanisms, reduction, perception, consciousness, language, emotions, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology. Comprehensive coverage of philosophy of psychology and cognitive science Distinguished contributors: leading philosophers in this area Contributions closely tied to relevant scientific research

Author : Mark J. Cain
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781509502059

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The Philosophy of Cognitive Science by Mark J. Cain Pdf

In recent decades cognitive science has revolutionised our understanding of the workings of the human mind. Philosophy has made a major contribution to cognitive science and has itself been hugely influenced by its development. This dynamic book explores the philosophical significance of cognitive science and examines the central debates that have enlivened its history. In a wide-ranging and comprehensive account of the topic, philosopher M.J. Cain discusses the historical origins of cognitive science and its philosophical underpinnings; the nature and role of representations in cognition; the architecture of the mind and the modularity thesis; the nature of concepts; knowledge of language and its acquisition; perception; and the relationship between the brain and cognition. Cain draws upon an extensive knowledge of empirical developments and their philosophical interpretation. He argues that although the field has generated some challenging new views in recent years, many of the core ideas that initiated its birth are still to be taken seriously. Clearly written and incisively argued, The Philosophy of Cognitive Science will appeal to any student or researcher interested in the workings of the mind.

Author : Eric Margolis,Richard Samuels,Stephen P. Stich
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780195309799

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The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Cognitive Science by Eric Margolis,Richard Samuels,Stephen P. Stich Pdf

This volume offers an overview of the philosophy of cognitive science that balances breadth and depth, with chapters covering every aspect of the psychology and cognitive anthropology.

Author : Alvin I. Goldman
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0262571005

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Readings in Philosophy and Cognitive Science by Alvin I. Goldman Pdf

This collection of readings shows how cognitive science can influence most of the primary branches of philosophy, as well as how philosophy critically examines the foundations of cognitive science. Its broad coverage extends beyond current texts that focus mainly on the impact of cognitive science on philosophy of mind and philosophy of psychology, to include materials that are relevant to five other branches of philosophy: epistemology, philosophy of science (and mathematics), metaphysics, language, and ethics. The readings are organized by philosophical fields, with selections evenly divided between philosophers and cognitive scientists. They draw on research in numerous areas of cognitive science, including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, psychology of reasoning and judgment, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and neuropsychology. There are timely treatments of current topics and debates such as the innate understanding of number, children's theory of mind, self-knowledge, consciousness, connectionism, and ethics and cognitive science.

Author : Adam J Lerner,Simon Cullen,Sarah-Jane Leslie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1032569743

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Current Controversies in Philosophy of Cognitive Science by Adam J Lerner,Simon Cullen,Sarah-Jane Leslie Pdf

In this volume, leading researchers debate five core questions in the philosophy of cognitive science. For each topic, the volume provides two essays, each advocating for an opposing approach.

Author : Athanassios Raftopoulos
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780262258418

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Cognition and Perception by Athanassios Raftopoulos Pdf

An argument that there are perceptual mechanisms that retrieve information in cognitively and conceptually unmediated ways and that this sheds light on various philosophical issues. In Cognition and Perception, Athanassios Raftopoulos discusses the cognitive penetrability of perception and claims that there is a part of visual processes (which he calls “perception”) that results in representational states with nonconceptual content; that is, a part that retrieves information from visual scenes in conceptually unmediated, “bottom-up,” theory-neutral ways. Raftopoulos applies this insight to problems in philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and epistemology, and examines how we access the external world through our perception as well as what we can know of that world. To show that there is a theory-neutral part of existence, Raftopoulos turns to cognitive science and argues that there is substantial scientific evidence. He then claims that perception induces representational states with nonconceptual content and examines the nature of the nonconceptual content. The nonconceptual information retrieved, he argues, does not allow the identification or recognition of an object but only its individuation as a discrete persistent object with certain spatiotemporal properties and other features. Object individuation, however, suffices to determine the referents of perceptual demonstratives. Raftopoulos defends his account in the context of current discussions on the issue of the theory-ladenness of perception (namely the Fodor-Churchland debate), and then discusses the repercussions of his thesis for problems in the philosophy of science. Finally, Raftopoulos claims that there is a minimal form of realism that is defensible. This minimal realism holds that objects, their spatiotemporal properties, and such features as shape, orientation, and motion are real, mind-independent properties in the world.

Author : Rom Harre
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0761947477

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Cognitive Science by Rom Harre Pdf

Cognitive Science, with its remarkable sweep of key themes, past and present, truly introduces 'the science of the mind' for a new generation of psychology students. This is the first major textbook to offer a truly comprehensive review of cognitive science in its fullest sense. Ranging across artificial intelligence models and cognitive psychology through to recent discursive and cultural theories Rom Harre offers a breathtakingly original, yet accessible integration of the field. At its core this textbook addresses the question 'is psychology a science?' with a clear account of scientific method and explanation and their bearing on psychological research. A pivotal figure in psychology and philosophy for many decades Rom Harre has turned his unmatched breadth of reference and insight for students at all levels. Whether describing * language * categorization * memory * the brain * or connectionism The book always links our intuitions about beliefs, desires and their social context to the latest accounts of their place in computational and biological models. Fluently written and well structured, this an ideal text for students. The book is divided into four basic modules, with thre

Author : Andy Clark
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199828156

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Mindware by Andy Clark Pdf

Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science, Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Second Edition, is a vivid and engaging introduction to key issues, research, and opportunities in the field.

Author : William Bechtel
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317785415

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Philosophy of Mind by William Bechtel Pdf

Specifically designed to make the philosophy of mind intelligible to those not trained in philosophy, this book provides a concise overview for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences. Emphasizing the relevance of philosophical work to investigations in other cognitive sciences, this unique text examines such issues as the meaning of language, the mind-body problem, the functionalist theories of cognition, and intentionality. As he explores the philosophical issues, Bechtel draws connections between philosophical views and theoretical and experimental work in such disciplines as cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology.

Author : José Luis Bermúdez
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107051621

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Cognitive Science by José Luis Bermúdez Pdf

Cognitive Science combines the interdisciplinary streams of cognitive science into a unified narrative in an all-encompassing introduction to the field. This text presents cognitive science as a discipline in its own right, and teaches students to apply the techniques and theories of the cognitive scientist's 'toolkit' - the vast range of methods and tools that cognitive scientists use to study the mind. Thematically organized, rather than by separate disciplines, Cognitive Science underscores the problems and solutions of cognitive science, rather than those of the subjects that contribute to it - psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, etc. The generous use of examples, illustrations, and applications demonstrates how theory is applied to unlock the mysteries of the human mind. Drawing upon cutting-edge research, the text has been updated and enhanced to incorporate new studies and key experiments since the first edition. A new chapter on consciousness has also been added.

Author : William Bechtel
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317767473

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Philosophy of Science by William Bechtel Pdf

This text focuses on two major issues: the nature of scientific inquiry and the relations between scientific disciplines. Designed to introduce the basic issues and concepts in the philosophy of science, Bechtel writes for an audience with little or no philosophical background. The first part of the book explores the legacy of Logical Positivism and the subsequent post-Positivistic developments in the philosophy of science. The second section examines arguments for and against using a model of theory reduction to integrate scientific disciplines. The book concludes with a chapter describing non-reductionist approaches for relating scientific disciplines using psycholinguistic and cognitive neuroscience models.

Author : Barbara Von Eckardt
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 026272023X

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What is Cognitive Science? by Barbara Von Eckardt Pdf

In a richly detailed analysis, Von Eckardt (philosophy, U. of Nebraska) lays the foundation for understanding what it means to be a cognitive scientist. She characterizes the basic assumptions that define the cognitive science approach and systematically sorts out a host of recent issues and controversies surrounding them. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : William Bechtel
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317785422

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Philosophy of Mind by William Bechtel Pdf

Specifically designed to make the philosophy of mind intelligible to those not trained in philosophy, this book provides a concise overview for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences. Emphasizing the relevance of philosophical work to investigations in other cognitive sciences, this unique text examines such issues as the meaning of language, the mind-body problem, the functionalist theories of cognition, and intentionality. As he explores the philosophical issues, Bechtel draws connections between philosophical views and theoretical and experimental work in such disciplines as cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology.

Author : Theodore M. Shlechter,Michael P. Toglia
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015010841008

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New Directions in Cognitive Science by Theodore M. Shlechter,Michael P. Toglia Pdf

Author : J. Kiverstein,M. Wheeler
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0230216552

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Heidegger and Cognitive Science by J. Kiverstein,M. Wheeler Pdf

This impressive volume of essays that includes contributions from Hubert Dreyfus, Mike Wheeler and Shaun Gallagher reflects an emerging trend in cognitive science, and explores this new approach to cognitive science informed by Heidegger's thoughts on human existence.