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Disentangling dynamics, computation, and cognition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 1998

Tim van Gelder
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3052, Australiatgelder@ariel.unimelb.edu.au www.ariel.its.unimelb.edu.au/~tgelder

Abstract

The nature of the dynamical hypothesis in cognitive science (the DH) is further clarified in responding to various criticisms and objections raised in commentaries. Major topics addressed include the definitions of “dynamical system” and “digital computer”; the DH as Law of Qualitative Structure; the DH as an ontological claim; the multiple-realizability of dynamical models; the level at which the DH is formulated; the nature of dynamics; the role of representations in dynamical cognitive science; the falsifiability of the DH; the extent to which the DH is open; the role of temporal and implementation considerations; and the novelty or importance of the DH. The basic formulation and defense of the DH in the target article survives intact, though some refinements are recommended.

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Author's Response
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© 1998 Cambridge University Press

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