Philosophy of artificial

Is `artificial intelligence' a contradiction in terms? Could computers (in principle) model every aspect of the mind, including logic, language, and emotion? What of the more brain-like, connectionist computers: could they really understand, even if digital computers cannot? This collection of classic and contemporary readings (which includes an editor's introduction and an up-to-date reading list) provides a clearly signposted pathway into hotly disputed philosophical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret A. Boden, Margaret A. (ed) Boden
• Assisted by: Margaret A. Boden (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.1996
• EAN: 9780198248545
• ISBN: 978-0-19-824854-5
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 205 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Oxford Readings in Philosophy; Oxford Readings in Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing