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Sketches of Thought,Used
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Vinod Goel argues that the cognitive computational conception of the world requires our thought processes to be precise, rigid, discrete, and unambiguous; yet there are dense, ambiguous, and amorphous symbol systems, like sketching, painting, and poetry, found in the arts and much of everyday discourse that have an important, nontrivial place in cognition.Much of the cognitive lies beyond articulate, discursive thought, beyond the reach of current computational notions. In Sketches of Thought, Vinod Goel argues that the cognitive computational conception of the world requires our thought processes to be precise, rigid, discrete, and unambiguous; yet there are dense, ambiguous, and amorphous symbol systems, like sketching, painting, and poetry, found in the arts and much of everyday discourse that have an important, nontrivial place in cognition.Goel maintains that while on occasion our thoughts do conform to the current computational theory of mind, they often areindeed must bevague, fluid, ambiguous, and amorphous. He argues that if cognitive science takes the classical computational story seriously, it must deny or ignore these processes, or at least relegate them to the realm of the nonmental.As a cognitive scientist with a design background, Goel is in a unique position to challenge cognitive science on its own territory. He introduces design problem solving as a domain of cognition that illustrates these inarticulate, nondiscursive thought processes at work through the symbol system of sketching. He argues not that such thoughts must remain noncomputational but that our current notions of computation and representation are not rich enough to capture them.Along the way, Goel makes a number of significant and controversial interim points. He shows that there is a principled distinction between design and nondesign problems, that there are standard stages in the solution of design problems, that these stages correlate with the use of different types of external symbol systems; that these symbol systems are usefully individuated in Nelson Goodman's syntactic and semantic terms, and that different cognitive processes are facilitated by different types of symbol systems.A Bradford Book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sketches of Thought'? A: 'Sketches of Thought' explores the complexities of cognition, emphasizing that thought processes are often vague and fluid rather than precise and rigid, challenging traditional computational theories of mind.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sketches of Thought'? A: The author of 'Sketches of Thought' is Vinod Goel, a cognitive scientist with a background in design.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Sketches of Thought' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Sketches of Thought'? A: 'Sketches of Thought' contains 320 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Sketches of Thought' first published? A: 'Sketches of Thought' was first published on October 3, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Sketches of Thought' is listed as being in good condition, indicating it is likely used but well-maintained.
- Q: What category does 'Sketches of Thought' fall under? A: 'Sketches of Thought' is categorized under Psychology & Counseling, making it suitable for those interested in cognitive science.
- Q: Does 'Sketches of Thought' contain any illustrations or figures? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Sketches of Thought' includes illustrations or figures, so it is best to check the book's contents or consult additional resources.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Sketches of Thought'? A: 'Sketches of Thought' is aimed at readers interested in cognitive science, design, and the interplay between thought processes and symbol systems.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author bring to cognitive science? A: Vinod Goel brings a unique perspective to cognitive science by integrating principles of design problem solving, illustrating how inarticulate thought processes can be captured through sketching.