Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
The Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Mark J. Cain
€ 32.10
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Paperback. 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: 248 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745646572
SKU
V9780745646572
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
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