نمادها، محاسبات و عمدیت: نقدی بر نظریه محاسباتی ذهن

The computational theory of mind--the belief that the mind can be likened to a computer and that cognitive states possess the generative and compositional properties of natural languages--has proven enormously influential in recent philosophical studies of cognition. In this carefully argued critique, Steven Horst pronounces the theory deficient. He refutes its claims and assumptions, particularly the assertion that symbolic representations need not have conventional meaning. Horst goes on to sketch a new methodology for looking at the philosophy of psychology, one that provides a more fruitful way of comparing computational psychology with rival views emerging from connectionism and neuroscience. Original and comprehensive, his book is certain to provoke controversy and stimulate debate. 1. The Computational Theory Of Mind -- 2. Computation, Intentionality, And The Vindication Of Intentional Psychology -- 3. Derived Intentionality -- 4. Symbols -- An Analysis -- 5. The Semantics Of Thoughts And Of Symbols In Computers -- 6. Rejecting Nonconventional Syntax And Semantics For Symbols -- 7. Semiotic-semantic Properties, Intentionality, Vindication -- 8. Causal And Stipulative Definitions Of Semantic Terms -- 9. Prospects For A Naturalistic Theory Of Content -- 10. An Alternative Approach To Computational Psychology -- 11. Intentionality Without Vindication, Psychology Without Naturalization. Steven W. Horst. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 413-420) And Index. The computational theory of mind has been influential in philosophical studies of cognition. However, this book pronounces the theory deficient, refuting its claims and assumptions, particularly the assertion that symbolic representations need not have conventional meaning.