Could a computer have a mind? What kind of machine would this be?
Exactly what do we mean by "mind" anyway?
The notion of the "intelligent'"machine, while continuing to
feature in numerous entertaining and frightening fictions, has also
been the focus of a serious and dedicated research tradition.
Reflecting on these fictions, and on the research tradition that
pursues "Artificial Intelligence," raises a number of vexing
philosophical issues. "Minds and Computers" offers an engaging,
coherent, and highly approachable interdisciplinary introduction to
the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence.
Readers are presented with introductory material from each of
the disciplines which constitute Cognitive Science: Philosophy,
Neuroscience, Psychology, Computer Science, and Linguistics.
Throughout, readers are encouraged to consider the implications of
this disparate and wide-ranging material for the possibility of
developing machines with minds. And they can expect to develop a
foundation for philosophically responsible engagement with A.I., a
sound understanding of Philosophy of Mind and of computational
theory, and a good feel for cross-disciplinary analysis.
Features:
*A solid foundation in the Philosophy of Mind
*A broadly interdisciplinary purview
*A directed philosophical focus
*A clear and accessible explanation of technical material with
abundant exercises
*A glossary of terms
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