Constructing reality : the "operationalization" of Bateson's conjecture on cognition /: the "operationalization" of Bateson's conjecture on cognition. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Piero Mella.
• Other Names: Mella, Piero
• Contents: Intro -- Preface -- References -- About This Brief -- Contents -- About the Author -- List of Figures -- List of Table -- Chapter 1: Bateson's Model of the Mind and the Fundamental Conjecture on Cognition -- 1.1 Introduction: Dimensions of Knowledge -- 1.2 Bateson's Model: The "Mind" as a Calculator and Transformer of Differences in Cognitive Systems -- 1.3 The Framework of Bateson's Constructivist Logic -- 1.4 Hypothesis on the Structure of the "Mind" to Operationalize Bateson's Theory -- References Chapter 2: Beginning the Operationalization Process: First Step, Descriptions - From Dimensions to Objects -- 2.1 Bateson's Model in Action: Differences -- 2.2 Bateson's Model Expanded: The "Mind" as a Calculator of Similarity and Analogy - The Construction of Dimensions -- 2.3 The First Step Toward Knowledge: The "Perception of "Objects" from the Constructivist Perspective -- 2.4 The "Technical Descriptions" of Objects -- 2.5 Bateson's Hypothesis in Action -- 2.6 Comparing Objects: Simple and Composite Objects -- Separate and Unified Objects 2.7 Sets, Classifications, and Systems (Some Observations) -- References -- Chapter 3: Second Step: Definition, from Objects to Concepts -- 3.1 The Second Step Toward Knowledge: The Process of Definition, from Objects to Concepts -- 3.2 A Fundamental Step: Determination of the Dimensions -- 3.3 The Three Paths of Knowledge in a Two-Dimensional Cognitive Universe -- 3.4 The Human Mind Constructs Meaningful Technical Definitions -- 3.5 Mental Representations of Objects of Observation -- References -- Chapter 4: Communication: Signs and Languages 4.1 The Communication Process: Signs, Denomination, Signifier, Seme, and Sememe -- 4.2 From Signs to Languages -- 4.3 Factual Truth and Falseness -- 4.4 The Generalizing Analogical Abstraction: Scientific Laws and Theories (Some Observations) -- 4.5 Conclusions and Further Developments -- References -- Appendix: Control Systems at a Glance -- References -- Index
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 153; Cognitive psychology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Artificial intelligence; Psycholinguistics; Automatic control engineering; Phenomenology & Existentialism; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Philosophy -- Epistemology; Computers -- Intelligence (AI) & Semantics; Language Arts & Disciplines -- Linguistics -- General; Technology & Engineering -- Automation; Philosophy -- Movements -- Phenomenology; Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology; Cognitive psychology; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030441326; 3030441326
• Related ISBNs: 3030441318; 9783030441319
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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