ISBN Mindware ( An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science ) book 336 pages

Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science Second Edition is a vivid and engaging introduction to key issues research and opportunities in the field. Starting with the vision of mindware as software and debates between realists instrumentalists and eliminativists Andy Clark takes students on a no-holds-barred journey through connectionism dynamical systems and real-world robotics before moving on to the frontiers of cognitive technologies enactivism predictive coding and the extended mind. Throughout he highlights challenging issues in an effort to engage students in active debate. Each chapter opens with a brief sketch of a major research tradition or perspective followed by concise critical discussions dealing with key topics and problems. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Three new chapters (9-11) on cognitive extensions enactivism and the predictive brain and a revised appendix on consciousness * Extensive revisions additions and updates throughout in light of new developments in the field * New text boxes and revised and expanded suggestions for further reading including many electronic resources (summarized on the book's Companion Website at www.oup/us/coogan)