Mind and Machine

by Joel Walmsley

Walmsley offers a succinct introduction to major philosophical issues in artificial intelligence for advanced students of philosophy of mind, cognitive science and psychology. Whilst covering essential topics, it also provides the student with the chance to engage with cutting edge debates.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

232 pages, Paperback

First published September 18, 2012

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this for an intro to cognitive science course, however, it was written more-so as a story being told versus a textbook with concepts and vocab.
A great read and a great introduction to the philosophy of AI.

[B A M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains a good introduction and history of the different theories and philosophies about the structure of the mind and its relationship with computers.

[Jack Waite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in Joel’s class and it was one of the most thought provoking books I’ve encountered. Highly recommended!

[Ayfa McCleane-Fay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as a precursor to a mini-dissertation on the philosophy of AI, and I must say that it's one of the only academic texts I've been excited to resume reading. The writing style is refreshing and friendly, and when I was caught in the doldrums of mathematics or complex theories, Dr Walmsley's simple analogies helped me to navigate even the most elaborate concepts of artificial intelligence. This book strikes a satisfying balance between the vigorously technical and the fascinatingly hypothetical, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.