Neural networks and mental representation

an essay on harmony and rationality

Authors

  • Maria Eunice Quilici Gonzales Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências - FFC - Campus de Marília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-31731991000100005

Keywords:

Visual perception, connectionism, neural networks, cognitive science, patterns of information, mental representation, self-organization

Abstract

We develop an analysis of the notion of mental representation, in the domain of visual perception, from a Cognitive Science perspective. Emphasis is given on a Connectionist view, according to which mental representations are emergent properties of the interaction between brain-like systems and structured light in the environment. We suggest that such a notion of mental representation indicates a way out of an ancient dispute between Representationalism and Eliminativism regarding the existence of mental representation in the human perceptual system.

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Published

1991-12-01

Issue

Vol. 14 (1991)

Section

Articles and Comments

License

Copyright (c) 1991 TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia

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How to Cite

Neural networks and mental representation: an essay on harmony and rationality. (1991). Trans/Form/Ação, 14, 93-108. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-31731991000100005

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