The Bounds of Cognition

by Frederick Adams, Kenneth Aizawa

An alarming number of philosophers and cognitive scientists have argued that mind extends beyond the brain and body. This book evaluates these arguments and suggests that, typically, it does not.

A timely and relevant study that exposes the need to develop a more sophisticated theory of cognition, while pointing to a bold new direction in exploring the nature of cognition

Articulates and defends the -mark of the cognitive-, a common sense theory used to distinguish between cognitive and non-cognitive processes

Challenges the current popularity of extended cognition theory through critical analysis and by pointing out fallacies and shortcoming in the literature

Stimulates discussions that will advance debate about the nature of cognition in the cognitive sciences

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 9, 2007

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although there are some interesting points made in the text, and I like the concept that the "mark of the cognitive" ought to be made explicit and that cognition ought to have a clearer definition if one is to elaborate and extend the cognition, the book was a little boring and repetitive. I feel like I might have gotten the parts I most enjoyed from reading one of their papers... Overall though, I enjoyed the book and it did provoke questions which I would like to pursue and ponder.