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Philosophy of psychology and cognitive science / edited by Paul Thagard.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Handbook of the philosophy of science
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Psychology--Philosophy.
- Psychology.
- Philosophy and cognitive science.
- Cognitive Science.
- Philosophy.
- Medical Subjects:
- Psychology.
- Cognitive Science.
- Philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- xx, 502 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Amsterdam ; Boston : North-Holland, 2007.
- 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
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0444515402
- 9780444515407
- OCLC:
- 72989150
- Online:
- Publisher description
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