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Explore the profound insights of Jerry Fodor, one of the most influential philosophers of mind in recent decades. His groundbreaking work has shaped the field of cognitive science, and this book, 'Fodor: Language, Mind and Philosophy,' serves as a comprehensive study of Fodor's extensive writings. Delve into a physicalist vindication of folk psychology as Fodor constructs a scientifically respectable model of intentional psychology, focusing on his innovative computational theory of mind that suggests the existence of a language of thought.
This essential read dissects major questions raised by Fodor's theorization, featuring in-depth discussions of key developments in cognitive science and engaging with the ideas of prominent philosophers such as Daniel Dennett, Donald Davidson, and John Searle. Perfect for advanced undergraduate students of philosophy, cognitive science, and related disciplines, this text makes complex theories accessible without sacrificing depth.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624730
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624730
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256
Description:
Jerry Fodor is one of the most important philosophers of mind in
recent decades. He has done much to set the agenda in this field
and has had a significant influence on the development of cognitive
science. Fodor's project is that of constructing a physicalist
vindication of folk psychology and so paving the way for the
development of a scientifically respectable intentional psychology.
The centrepiece of his engagement in this project is a theory of
the cognitive mind, namely, the computational theory of mind, which
postulates the existence of a language of thought. Fodor:
Language, Mind and Philosophy is a comprehensive study of
Fodor's writings. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the
major issues raised by his work and contain extensive discussion of
his relationships to key developments in cognitive science and to
the views of such philosophical luminaries as Dennett, Davidson and
Searle.
This accessible book will appeal to advanced level undergraduate
students of philosophy and related disciplines. It will also be of
great interest to professional philosophers and cognitive
scientists.
This essential read dissects major questions raised by Fodor's theorization, featuring in-depth discussions of key developments in cognitive science and engaging with the ideas of prominent philosophers such as Daniel Dennett, Donald Davidson, and John Searle. Perfect for advanced undergraduate students of philosophy, cognitive science, and related disciplines, this text makes complex theories accessible without sacrificing depth.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624730
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624730
Year: 2001
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 256
Description:
Jerry Fodor is one of the most important philosophers of mind in
recent decades. He has done much to set the agenda in this field
and has had a significant influence on the development of cognitive
science. Fodor's project is that of constructing a physicalist
vindication of folk psychology and so paving the way for the
development of a scientifically respectable intentional psychology.
The centrepiece of his engagement in this project is a theory of
the cognitive mind, namely, the computational theory of mind, which
postulates the existence of a language of thought. Fodor:
Language, Mind and Philosophy is a comprehensive study of
Fodor's writings. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the
major issues raised by his work and contain extensive discussion of
his relationships to key developments in cognitive science and to
the views of such philosophical luminaries as Dennett, Davidson and
Searle.
This accessible book will appeal to advanced level undergraduate
students of philosophy and related disciplines. It will also be of
great interest to professional philosophers and cognitive
scientists.