How to Build a Theory in Cognitive Science (Philosophy and Biology) - Softcover

Hardcastle, Valerie Gray

 
9780791428863: How to Build a Theory in Cognitive Science (Philosophy and Biology)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0791428869 ISBN 13: 9780791428863
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1996

Synopsis

Articulates a method for integrating the individual disciplines that compose the cognitive sciences so that unified interdisciplinary theories are possible.

How to Build a Theory in Cognitive Science specifies the characteristics of fruitful interdisciplinary theories in cognitive science and shows how they differ from the successful theories in the individual disciplines composing the cognitive sciences. It articulates a method for integrating the various disciplines successfully so that unified, truly interdisciplinary theories are possible.

This book makes three contributions of utmost importance. First, it provides a long overdue, systematic examination of the field of cognitive science itself. Second, it provides a template for linking domains without loss of autonomy. This philosophical treatment of integration serves as a blueprint for future endeavors. Third, the book provides a solid theoretical foundation that will prevent future missteps and enhance collaboration.

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About the Author

Valerie Gray Hardcastle is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0791428869
ISBN 13 
9780791428863
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
259

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