Gardner defines cognitive science as an empirical basis of contemporary efforts to respond to long-standing epistemological questions, particularly those linked to the nature of knowledge, its components, its sources, evolution and dissemination. The author narrows this definition to human knowledge.
match Norman Gardner that there are five features or aspects all cognitive science should be (or at least most of them). These features are:
- The belief that referring to the cognitive activities of human beings, mental representations are conceived and postulates a separate analysis at the level of biological and social or cultural.
- The importance of using computers for understanding the mind: not only to carry out studies of various kinds, but also to take it as a working model of the human mind.
- The decision to de-emphasize certain factors that although they are considered important, can complicate the scientific studies. Among these factors are the historical and cultural elements.
- The conviction of the usefulness of interdisciplinary studies .
- The importance given to the issues and concerns raised by the Greek philosophers regarding knowledge.
Bibliography:
- Gardner, H. The New Science of Mind - A History of Cognitive Revolution. Paidós Editorial, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bCap. 1: Introduction: What worked the Meno.
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