Single Idea 2497

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

Full Idea

It is not plausible that the mind could be made only of modules; one does sometimes manage to balance one's checkbook, and there can't be an innate, specialized intelligence for doing that.

Gist of Idea

Something must take an overview of the modules

Source

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

Book Reference

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'In Critical Condition' [MIT 2000], p.155


A Reaction

I agree strongly with this. My own mind strikes me as being highly modular, but as long as I am aware of the output of the modules, I can pass judgement. The judger is more than a 'module'.