'The book is an excellent introduction to computational theories of mind … it will be a valuable resource for more advanced students and faculty exploring CTM.' Jordan Dopkins, Metascience
The Computational Theory of Mind says that the mind is a computing system. It has a long history going back to the idea that thought is a kind of computation. Its modern incarnation relies on analogies with contemporary computing technology and the use of computational models. It comes in many versions, some more plausible than others. This Element supports the theory primarily by its contribution to solving the mind-body problem, its ability to explain mental phenomena, and the success of computational modelling and artificial intelligence. To be turned into an adequate theory, it needs to be made compatible with the tractability of cognition, the situatedness and dynamical aspects of the mind, the way the brain works, intentionality, and consciousness.
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1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. Computing systems; 4. Computation in physical systems; 5. Why believe CTM; 6. Challenges to CTM; 7. Conclusions; References.
This Element describes the most careful and up-to-date introduction to the computational theory of mind.
Product details
ISBN
9781009454070
Published
2023-12-07
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Weight
276 gr
Height
235 mm
Width
160 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
90