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Cognitive Science: A Philosophical Introduction

By Rom Harré

Book information

Publisher
SAGE
Year
2002
ISBN
0761947477, 9780761947479
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1920389 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
337\337
Library
Great Science Textbooks DVD Library 2007
Time added
2009-10-26 09:21:54

Description

This is the first major textbook to offer a truly comprehensive review of cognitive science in its fullest sense. Ranging across artificial intelligence models and cognitive psychology through to recent discursive and cultural theories Rom Harré offers a breathtakingly original yet accessible integration of the field. At its core this textbook addresses the question "is psychology a science?" with a clear account of scientific method and explanation and their bearing on psychological research.A pivotal figure in psychology and philosophy for many decades Rom Harré has turned his unmatched breadth of reference and insight for students at all levels. Whether describing, language, categorization, memory, the brain or connectionism the book always links our intuitions about beliefs, desires and their social context to the latest accounts of their place in computational and biological models.Fluently written and well structured, this an ideal text for students. The book is divided into four basic modules, with three lectures in each; the reader is guided with helpful learning points, study and essay questions and key readings for each chapter.

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