Mind Design

by John Haugeland

Book Overview

This book collects the most influential recent essay dealing with a new approach to understanding the mind-some searching for basic principles, others exploring theoretical implications, still others attacking the whole idea. Mind Designis conceived as a sequel to Alan Ross Anderson's Minds and Machines(1964), augmenting it and bringing it up to date. It is intended not only for professionals in the cross-disciplinary areas of philosophy, psychology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262580527
• ISBN13: 9780262580526
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Bradford Book
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Essays on A.I.

Mind Design II was my first serious introduction to artificial intelligence and the issues surrounding work in this multi-disciplinary area. I found it both accessible and enlightening. That being said, it is by no means a completely light read for newcomers, and it is important to invest time into thinking about the key discussion points of the book (connectionism (NFAI) vs. GOFAI, symbolism, representation, etc.). My only complaint with the book is that it is hard to tell the difference between what is current and what isn't (Turing's essay, for instance), and the fact that it was published in 1997 doesn't make it any easier. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the philosophy and science of "mind design."

The best compendium of papers on artificial intelligence

This is the best compendium of papers in artificial intelligence that I've seen (at least on the same level of "the artificial intelligence debate" -- which is also excellent).However, some of these ideas are getting outdated. If you want to see some true innovation in AI you should check out Douglas Hofstadter's Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies.