Connectionism and the Philosophy of Mind (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)

This series will include monographs and collections of studies devoted to the investigation and exploration of knowledge, information and data processing systems of all kinds, no matter whether human, (other) animal, or machine. Its scope is intended to span the full range of interests from classical problems in the philosophy of mind and philosophical psychology through issues in cognitive psychology and sociobiology (concerning the mental capabilities of other species) to ideas related to artificial intelligence and to computer science. While primary emphasis will be placed upon theoretical, conceptual and epistemological aspects of these problems and domains, empirical, experimental and methodological studies will also appear from time to time. One of the most, if not the most, exciting developments within cognitive science has been the emergence of connectionism as an alternative to the computational conception of the mind that tends to dominate the discipline. In this volume, John Tienson and Terence Horgan have brought together a fine collection of stimulating studies on connectionism and its significance. As the Introduction explains, the most pressing questions concern whether or not connectionism can provide a new conception of the nature of mentality. By focusing on the similarities and differences between connectionism and other approaches to cognitive science, the chapters of this book supply valuable resources that advance our understanding of these difficult issues. J.H.F."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Studies in Cognitive Systems, 9
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	1991
Editors:	T. Horgan • J. Tienson
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	473
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
ISBN-13:	978-9401055598
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind Promotions
LSN:	9401055599
Barcode:	9789401055598

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