

Mind Design II: Philosophy, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence
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Mind Design II: Philosophy, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, edited by John Haugeland, is a comprehensive and influential anthology that examines the interdisciplinary field of cognitive science, focusing on the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and artificial intelligence (AI). This expanded second edition builds upon Haugeland's groundbreaking first volume, Mind Design (1981), offering updated and newly selected essays that reflect significant developments in the study of the mind. The collection explores the fundamental question: What is the mind, and how can it be understood or replicated? Haugeland brings together classic and contemporary works by prominent philosophers, cognitive scientists, and AI theorists. The essays address central issues such as mental representation, consciousness, computational theories of mind, and the nature of intelligence—both natural and artificial. Topics range from the symbolic and connectionist approaches to AI to debates on the role of embodiment and situated cognition. Contributors include figures like Herbert Simon, John Searle, Daniel Dennett, and Rodney Brooks, offering diverse perspectives on the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence as a model for human cognition. Mind Design II serves as a critical resource for understanding the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of cognitive science and AI. It encourages reflection on the nature of human and machine minds, raising important questions about consciousness, understanding, and the future of intelligent systems. The book remains an essential text for students and scholars in philosophy of mind, cognitive psychology, and artificial intelligence.