Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Lynch,MP/Glasgow,JM, Jerry A. Fodor and Joseph Butler
expand these ideas
|
start again
|
choose
another area for these philosophers
display all the ideas for this combination of philosophers
8 ideas
18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 1. Thought
2992
|
We may be able to explain rationality mechanically [Fodor]
|
12641
|
Connectionism gives no account of how constituents make complex concepts [Fodor]
|
2476
|
The goal of thought is to understand the world, not instantly sort it into conceptual categories [Fodor]
|
12640
|
Associative thinking avoids syntax, but can't preserve sense, reference or truth [Fodor]
|
18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 2. Propositional Attitudes
2440
|
Propositional attitudes are propositions presented in a certain way [Fodor]
|
18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 4. Folk Psychology
2988
|
Folk psychology is the only explanation of behaviour we have [Fodor]
|
3975
|
Folk psychology explains behaviour by reference to intentional states like belief and desire [Fodor]
|
18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality
2450
|
Rationality has mental properties - autonomy, productivity, experiment [Fodor]
|