ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF THE COMPUTATIONAL MIND

Book Details:

• Author: Mark Sprevak

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1st

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 510

• Release Date: 06-Sep-2018

• ISBN: 9781138186682

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Handbook of the Computational Mind offers an in-depth philosophical exploration of computational approaches to cognitive science, addressing significant questions about the mind, brain, and behavior. This volume is the first of its kind, providing a comprehensive overview of computational models in the study of cognition.

Key Features:

• Exploring Computational Mind: Investigates how computational models can explain various aspects of the human mind, such as perception, learning, and decision-making, while addressing the philosophical implications of these models.

• Multi-disciplinary Contributions: Comprising thirty-five chapters by experts from a range of disciplines including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, this handbook offers a diverse perspective on computational approaches.

• Comprehensive Structure: The book is divided into four sections, making it easy for readers to navigate through key topics:

  1. History and Future Prospects: Traces the development of computational approaches and their potential future directions.

  2. Types of Computational Approach: Examines different computational models and their applications.

  3. Foundations and Challenges: Discusses the philosophical and scientific challenges faced by computational models in cognitive science.

  4. Applications to Psychology: Focuses on how computational approaches are applied to different areas of psychology, including perception, learning, and decision-making.

Topics Covered:

• The Philosophy of Mind and Computational Models: Examines the philosophical implications of computational theories of mind.

• Challenges and Advancements: Explores the challenges computational models face in replicating human cognitive processes and offers suggestions for future advancements.

• Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Provides insight into how cognitive science intersects with philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology, making it a vital resource for those in these fields.

• Practical Applications: Discusses real-world applications of computational models in understanding human behavior, mental states, and cognitive processes.