InPhilosophy of Mental Representationfive of the most original and important thinkers in philosophy of mind engage in an overlapping dialogue about mental representation. In new papers, contributors Andy Clark, Robert Cummins, Daniel Dennett, John Haugeland and Brian Cantwell Smith each investigate the views and claims of one of the other contributors regarding mental representation. The subject then offers a reply. An exciting feature of this collection is the dynamic discussion among all contributors following each exchange. This collection offers the latest thinking on mental representation carefully and critically analyzed by the leading thinkers in the field.
Introduction 1.1.1 On ClarkAndy Clark on Cognition and Representation,John Haugeland 1.2. The Roots of 'Norm-Hungriness',Andy Clark 1.3. Discussion 2.1.2 On DennettMinds, Brains, and Tools,Andy Clark 2.2. Reply to Clark,Daniel Dennett 2.3. Discussion 3.1.3 On HaugelandHaugeland on Representation and Intentionality,Robert Cummins 3.2. Reply to Cummins,John Haugeland 3.3. Discussion 4.1.4 On CumminsCummins -- Or Something Isomorphic to Him,Brian Cantwell Smith 4.2. Comments on Smith on Cummins,Robert Cummins 4.3. Discussion 5.1.5 On SmithBrian Cantwell Smith,Daniel Dennett 5.2. Reply,Brian Cantwell Smith 5.3. Discussion 6.1.6 Tacit Representation in Functional ArchitectureHugh Clapin 6.2. Discussion Bibliography, Index
Hugh Clapin is a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney.