Trends in belichaamde cognitie
Fred A Keijzer
Tijdschrift voor Philosophie September 30, 2009 DOI: 10.2143/tvf.71.3.2042676 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | Argues that the four approaches to embodied cognition differ substantially in their commitments to biology and/or experience, but that these differences do not preclude reconciliation. Proposes that reconciliation is possible and desirable, allowing embodied cognition to remain a comparatively unified field. |
Abstract
Embodied cognition has come of age and is now diversifying. In this paper, I discuss four different approaches within embodied cognition: a biogenic approach, an enactive approach, a sensorimotor approach and a scaffolding approach. The four approaches can be differentiated according to their commitments to either biology (biogenic and enactive approaches) and/or experience (enactive and sensorimotor approaches). I will argue that these differences are substantial, but that a reconciliation is possible and even desirable. Seen in this light, embodied cognition can remain a comparatively unified field, these diverging approaches notwithstanding.