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Microcognition

Philosophy, Cognitive Science, and Parallel Distributed Processing

By Andy Clark

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Parallel distributed processing is transforming the field of cognitive science. Microcognition provides a clear, readable guide to this emerging paradigm from a cognitive philosopher's point of view. It explains and explores the biological basis of PDP, its psychological importance, and its philosophical relevance.

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Out of Print ISBN: 9780262031486 226 pp. | 6 in x 9 in

Authors

Andy Clark

Andy Clark is Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences at the University of Sussex.

Reviews

  • Witty and eloquent.... Definitely worth reading.

    Amahl Smith

    Times Literary Supplement

Endorsements

  • Andy Clark is surely one of the brightest, wisest, wittiest philosophers working in this fast-growing field today. His examples are apt, and his writing is clear and vivid. The book is as authoritative as its tone suggests.

    Daniel C. Dennett

    Tufts University

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