Artificial Intelligence In Psychology: Interdisciplinary Essays
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Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of two of the twentieth century's most transformative disciplines, Margaret A. Boden's Artificial Intelligence in Psychology: Interdisciplinary Essays presents a rigorous and thought-provoking examination of how artificial intelligence reshapes our understanding of the human mind. Boden, one of the foremost authorities on the philosophy of cognitive science, argues that AI is not merely a technological enterprise but a profound conceptual tool — one that forces psychologists to articulate their theories with a precision previously unimagined. The collection chronicles the dialogue between computational modelling and psychological theory, illustrating how each field challenges and enriches the other across domains ranging from perception and memory to creativity and problem-solving. Boden writes with a clarity and intellectual confidence that makes even the most abstract arguments accessible, weaving together philosophy, computer science, and empirical psychology into a seamless interdisciplinary tapestry. Her essays do not simply survey the landscape — they actively interrogate the assumptions underlying both disciplines, uncovering deep questions about the nature of mind, agency, and intelligence itself. For readers curious about where human cognition ends and machine simulation begins, this landmark collection remains as provocative and essential today as when it was first published.
Author: Margaret A. Boden
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, MIT Press
Genre: Psychology
Edition: First Edition Thus
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of two of the twentieth century's most transformative disciplines, Margaret A. Boden's Artificial Intelligence in Psychology: Interdisciplinary Essays presents a rigorous and thought-provoking examination of how artificial intelligence reshapes our understanding of the human mind. Boden, one of the foremost authorities on the philosophy of cognitive science, argues that AI is not merely a technological enterprise but a profound conceptual tool — one that forces psychologists to articulate their theories with a precision previously unimagined. The collection chronicles the dialogue between computational modelling and psychological theory, illustrating how each field challenges and enriches the other across domains ranging from perception and memory to creativity and problem-solving. Boden writes with a clarity and intellectual confidence that makes even the most abstract arguments accessible, weaving together philosophy, computer science, and empirical psychology into a seamless interdisciplinary tapestry. Her essays do not simply survey the landscape — they actively interrogate the assumptions underlying both disciplines, uncovering deep questions about the nature of mind, agency, and intelligence itself. For readers curious about where human cognition ends and machine simulation begins, this landmark collection remains as provocative and essential today as when it was first published.