The part of cognitive science that is philosophy.
Topics in Cognitive Science April 2009 DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-8765.2009.01015.x (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Libet Philosophy and hypothesis-generation Qualia |
| Key points | Argues that philosophers can contribute to cognitive science by adopting the constructive, hypothesis-oriented attitude of science and by clarifying the relationship between scientific concepts and the everyday concepts used in moral life. |
Abstract
There is much good work for philosophers to do in cognitive science if they adopt the constructive attitude that prevails in science, work toward testable hypotheses, and take on the task of clarifying the relationship between the scientific concepts and the everyday concepts with which we conduct our moral lives.