Computation, Dynamics, and Cognition

Marco (formerly Research Associate in History and Philosophy of Science Giunti

ISBN 10: 0195090098 / ISBN 13: 9780195090093

Editore: Oxford University Press Inc Jul 1997, 1997

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Neuware - Currently there is growing interest in the application of dynamical methods to the study of cognition. Computation, Dynamics, and Cognition investigates this convergence from a theoretical and philosophical perspective, generating a provocative new view of the aims and methods of cognitivescience. Advancing the dynamical approach as the methodological frame best equipped to guide inquiry in the field's two main research programs--the symbolic and connectionist approaches--Marco Giunti engages a host of questions crucial not only to the science of cognition, but also to computationtheory, dynamical systems theory, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. In chapter one Giunti employs a dynamical viewpoint to explore foundational issues in computation theory. Using the concept of Turing computability, he precisely and originally defines the nature of a computational system, sharpening our understanding of computation theory and its applications. Inchapter two he generalizes his definition of a computational system, arguing that the concept of Turing computability itself is relative to the kind of support on which Turing machine operate. Chapter three completes the book's conceptual foundation, discussing a form of scientific explanation forreal dynamical systems that Giunti calls 'Galilean explanation.' The book's fourth and final chapter develops the methodological thesis that all cognitive systems are dynamical systems. On Giunti's view, a dynamical approach is likely to benefit even those scientific explanations of cognition which are based on symbolic models. Giunti concludes by proposinga new modeling practice for cognitive science, one based on'Galilean models' of cognitive systems. Innovative, lucidly-written, and broad-ranging in its analysis, Computation, Dynamics, and Cognition will interest philosophers of science and mind, as well as cognitive scientists, computer scientists, and theorists of dynamical sys.

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• Titolo: Computation, Dynamics, and Cognition
• Editore: Oxford University Press Inc Jul 1997
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0195090098
• ISBN 13: 9780195090093
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 238 L x 162 A x 19 P (millimetri) 238 millimetri di larghezza per 162 millimetri di altezza per 19 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 461 grammi

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Riassunto

This book elaborates a comprehensive picture of the application of dynamical methods to the study of cognition. Giunti argues that both computational systems and connectionist networks are special types of dynamical systems. He shows how this dynamical approach can be applied to problems of cognition, information processing, consciousness, meaning, and the relation between body and mind.

Recensione

very interesting and is presented well in lucid style. (S.Sridhar, MATH, Vol.951)

an interesting and detailed investigation of the intersection of the three topics mentioned in its title ... this is an interesting and important book, well worth the effort required to work through the mathematical formalism. (Journal of Consciousness Studies)