Contemporary Theories of Human Cognition

The book provides a systematic presentation of some of the most relevant contemporary major theories of human cognition. Each theory is analyzed in terms of their origins, central idea, central theoretical elements, empirical evidence and major criticism.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Introduction. Molecular and Cellular Theory of Human Cognition. Mechanistic Theory of Human Cognition. Dynamical Systems Theory of Human Cognition. 4E Theory of Human Cognition. Computational Theory of Human Cognition. Representational Theory of Human Cognition. Conclusion. Index.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Diego Azevedo Leite is a Brazilian researcher and psychologist who has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from the University of Trento (Italy). He currently works at the Federal University of Alfenas (Brazil), and his research is multidisciplinary. It is concerned with the areas of Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Mind, Theoretical Cognitive Science, and Educational Cognitive Psychology. The general objective of his research is to analyze contemporary debates about major theories and capacities of human cognition.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Diego Azevedo Leite, Diego Azevedo Leite
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 11.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032379340
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3237934-0
• Seiten: 180
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Klinische Fächer; Sachbuch > Philosophie, Religion > Philosophie: Allgemeines, Nachschlagewerke; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, Artificial Intelligence, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind, MEDICAL / Neuroscience, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Neurosciences, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Engineering: general, Ergonomics, Physiological psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology