Philosophy of psychology and cognitive science /

Psychology is the study of thinking, and cognitive science is the interdisciplinary investigation of mind and intelligence that also includes philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology. In these investigations, many philosophical issues arise concerning methods...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Thagard, Paul (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : North-Holland, 2007.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Handbook of the philosophy of science.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Psychology is the study of thinking, and cognitive science is the interdisciplinary investigation of mind and intelligence that also includes philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, linguistics, and anthropology. In these investigations, many philosophical issues arise concerning methods and central concepts. The Handbook of Philosophy of Psychology and Cognitive Science contains 16 essays by leading philosophers of science that illuminate the nature of the theories and explanations used in the investigation of minds. Topics discussed include representation, mechanisms, reduction, perception, consciousness, language, emotions, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology. Key Features: comprehensive coverage of philosophy of psychology and cognitive science; distinguished contributors--leading philosophers in this area; contributions closely tied to relevant scientific research.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 502 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080466620
0080466621
1280729139
9781280729133