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Join the Department of Philosophy for the following presentation:
Solving a Problem of Cognitive Science: The Compatibility of Predictive Processing and Embodied Cognition
Guest Speaker: Luke Kersten (Postdoctora Fellow, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta)
Day/Date: Thursday, March 14
Location: AH-117 (Anderson Hall)
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Abstract: Predictive processing (PP) and embodied cognition (EC) have emerged as two influential approaches within cognitive science in recent years. Not only have PP and EC been heralded as “revolutions” and “paradigm shifts” but they have motivated a number of new and interesting areas of research. This has prompted some to wonder how compatible the two views might be. This talk looks to weigh in on the issue of PP-EC compatibility. After outlining two recent proposals, I argue that further clarity can be achieved on the issue by considering a model of scientific progress. Specifically, I suggest that Larry Laudan’s “problem-solving model” can provide important insights into a number of outstanding challenges that face existing accounts of PP-EC compatibility. I conclude by outlining additional implications of the problem-solving model for PP and EC more generally.
Contact:
Bev Garnett | bev.garnett@uleth.ca | (403) 380-1894 | ulethbridge.ca/artsci/philosophy