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Mark J. Cain - The Philosophy of Cognitive Science - 9780745646565 - V9780745646565
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The Philosophy of Cognitive Science

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Description for The Philosophy of Cognitive Science Hardback. 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. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GTR; HPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.

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; ... Read more

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.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745646565
SKU
V9780745646565
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About Mark J. Cain
M.J. Cain is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Oxford Brookes University.

Reviews for The Philosophy of Cognitive Science
"Mark Cain has written a beautifully lucid, thoughtful and authoritative introduction to central issues in the philosophy of cognitive science: highly recommended to students and all others who want to learn about this area." Tim Crane, Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge

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