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Patterns, Thinking, and Cognition: A Theory of Judgment,Used
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What happens when we think? How do people make judgments? While different theories aboundand are heatedly debatedmost are based on an algorithmic model of how the brain works. Howard Margolis builds a fascinating case for a theory that thinking is based on recognizing patterns and that this process is intrinsically alogical. Margolis gives a Darwinian account of how pattern recognition evolved to reach human cognitive abilities.Illusions of judgmentstandard anomalies where people consistently misjudge or misperceive what is logically implied or really presentare often used in cognitive science to explore the workings of the cognitive process. The explanations given for these anomalous results have generally explained only the anomaly under study and nothing more. Margolis provides a provocative and systematic analysis of these illusions, which explains why such anomalies exist and recur.Offering empirical applications of his theory, Margolis turns to historical cases to show how an individual's cognitive repertoirethe available cognitive patterns and their relation to cueschanges or resists changes over time. Here he focuses on the change in worldview occasioned by the Copernican discovery: not only how an individual might come to see things in a radically new way, but how it is possible for that new view to spread and become the dominant one. A reanalysis of the trial of Galileo focuses on social cognition and its interactions with politics.In challenging the prevailing paradigm for understanding how the human mind works, Patterns, Thinking, and Cognition is certain to stimulate fruitful debate.
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- Q: What is the main premise of 'Patterns, Thinking, and Cognition'? A: The book presents a theory that human thinking is based on recognizing patterns, which are inherently a-logical, rather than following strict logical algorithms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Howard Margolis, who explores cognitive processes through a unique Darwinian perspective.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers cognitive psychology, judgment, illusion of judgment, and the evolution of cognitive abilities, using historical cases to illustrate its points.
- Q: How does the book relate to cognitive science? A: It challenges traditional views by analyzing cognitive anomalies and providing a systematic explanation for why they occur, offering insights into the workings of the mind.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Patterns, Thinking, and Cognition'? A: The book was published on January 1, 1987.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in cognitive psychology? A: While it provides valuable insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of cognitive theories due to its analytical depth.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 339 pages.
- Q: Does the book include empirical examples? A: Yes, it offers empirical applications of Margolis's theory, including historical examples that illustrate changes in cognitive patterns.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other cognitive psychology texts? A: Its focus on pattern recognition as a central mechanism of thought distinguishes it from algorithmic models commonly found in other texts.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic research? A: Yes, it can be a valuable resource for academic research in cognitive psychology, especially for those studying judgment and cognitive anomalies.