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Radical Embodied Cognitive Science (Bradford Book),Used
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A proposal for a new way to do cognitive science argues that cognition should be described in terms of agentenvironment dynamics rather than computation and representation.While philosophers of mind have been arguing over the status of mental representations in cognitive science, cognitive scientists have been quietly engaged in studying perception, action, and cognition without explaining them in terms of mental representation. In this book, Anthony Chemero describes this nonrepresentational approach (which he terms radical embodied cognitive science), puts it in historical and conceptual context, and applies it to traditional problems in the philosophy of mind. Radical embodied cognitive science is a direct descendant of the American naturalist psychology of William James and John Dewey, and follows them in viewing perception and cognition to be understandable only in terms of action in the environment. Chemero argues that cognition should be described in terms of agentenvironment dynamics rather than in terms of computation and representation. After outlining this orientation to cognition, Chemero proposes a methodology: dynamical systems theory, which would explain things dynamically and without reference to representation. He also advances a background theory: Gibsonian ecological psychology, shored up and clarified. Chemero then looks at some traditional philosophical problems (reductionism, epistemological skepticism, metaphysical realism, consciousness) through the lens of radical embodied cognitive science and concludes that the comparative ease with which it resolves these problems, combined with its empirical promise, makes this approach to cognitive science a rewarding one. Jerry Fodor is my favorite philosopher, Chemero writes in his preface, adding, I think that Jerry Fodor is wrong about nearly everything. With this book, Chemero explains nonrepresentational, dynamical, ecological cognitive science as clearly and as rigorously as Jerry Fodor explained computational cognitive science in his classic work The Language of Thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main concept of 'Radical Embodied Cognitive Science'? A: The main concept of 'Radical Embodied Cognitive Science' is that cognition should be understood through agent-environment dynamics rather than traditional computation and representation. This approach emphasizes the role of perception and action in understanding cognitive processes.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author of the book is Anthony Chemero, who is known for his work in cognitive science and philosophy. He advocates for a nonrepresentational approach to cognition, drawing from historical figures such as William James and John Dewey.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book 'Radical Embodied Cognitive Science' was published on August 19, 2011.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new or used condition? A: The book is classified as 'New' condition.
- Q: What methodology does Chemero propose in the book? A: Chemero proposes using dynamical systems theory as a methodology to explain cognition without relying on mental representation.
- Q: Does the book address traditional philosophical problems? A: Yes, the book looks at traditional philosophical problems such as reductionism, epistemological skepticism, metaphysical realism, and consciousness through the lens of radical embodied cognitive science.
- Q: What is the significance of Gibsonian ecological psychology in the book? A: Gibsonian ecological psychology is presented as a background theory in the book, which Chemero clarifies and supports to advance his nonrepresentational approach to cognition.
- Q: Can this book be useful for those studying cognitive science? A: Yes, this book is useful for students and professionals in cognitive science as it provides a rigorous examination of cognition that challenges traditional computational models.