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Single Idea 2499

[filed under theme 18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 3. Modularity of Mind ]

Full Idea

The thinking involved in "figuring out" what to do is a quite different kind of mental process than the stimulus analysis that modules perform.

Gist of Idea

Modules analyse stimuli, they don't tell you what to do

Source

Jerry A. Fodor (In a Critical Condition [2000], Ch.13)

Book Ref

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'In Critical Condition' [MIT 2000], p.159


A Reaction

My PA theory fits this perfectly. My inner assistant keeps providing information about needs, duties etc., but takes no part in my decisions. Psychology must include the Will.