Connectionism and the Mind
Parallel Processing, Dynamics, and Evolution in Networks
(Autor) William BechtelConnectionism and the Mind provides a clear and balanced introduction to connectionist networks and explores theoretical and philosophical implications. Much of this discussion from the first edition has been updated, and three new chapters have been added on the relation of connectionism to recent work on dynamical systems theory, artificial life, and cognitive neuroscience. Read two of the sample chapters on line: Connectionism and the Dynamical Approach to Cognition: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/bechtel.pdf Networks, Robots, and Artificial Life: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/bechtel2.pdf
William Bechtel
William Bechtel is a renowned American philosopher of science and cognitive scientist. His most famous work, "Discovering Complexity: Decomposition and Localization as Strategies in Scientific Research," explores the nature of scientific research. Bechtel's clear and analytical writing style has made him a leading figure in the field of philosophy of science.