Artificial versus Natural Intelligence: An Adendum to the Philosophy of Mind
KA Ojong
Lwati A Journal of Contemporary Research October 8, 2009 DOI: 10.4314/lwati.v6i2.46598 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Key points | Argues that the debate over artificial intelligence turns on whether machines can genuinely think or be conscious, noting that some analysts treat artificial intelligence as a myth while others contend a machine could in principle do anything a human organism does. The paper aims to clarify what "artificial" intelligence is and to assess the prospects and limitations of "intelligent" machines compared with human or natural intelligence. |
Abstract
in modern science that is causing waves in the philosophy of mind. Can there be artificial minds? Can machines be made to think? Can machines be conscious? Is it possible for artificial intelligence to replace the human brain? These and similar questions pervade most discussions and philosophical polemics on the issue of artificial intelligence. While some analysts think that in a very fundamental sense, artificial intelligence is a myth; others argue that at least in principle, a machine can be constructed that will do anything that a human organism will. Thus, this paper seeks in the main, to examine what “artificial” intelligence is all about as well as theprospects and limitations of “intelligent” machines, that is, what they can or cannot do as compared with the functioning of human or natural intelligence.
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