Artificial Intelligence

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A Philosophical Introduction

By Jack Copeland

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Artificial Intelligence by Jack Copeland explores the history, advancements, and theoretical aspects of AI, delving into its foundations and potential future developments. The book provides insight into how machines might emulate human cognitive processes and the profound implications of these technologies on society. It's a comprehensive and accessible guide suitable for those wanting to understand the complexities and impacts of AI.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the development of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. It offers insights into the history, theories, and key figures shaping AI technology, making it an intriguing read for those interested in computing and technology innovations.

Artificial Intelligence

Presupposing no familiarity with the technical concepts of either philosophy or computing, this clear introduction reviews the progress made in AI since the inception of the field in 1956.

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Presupposing no familiarity with the technical concepts of either philosophy or computing, this clear introduction reviews the progress made in AI since the inception of the field in 1956. Copeland goes on to analyse what those working in AI must achieve before they can claim to have built a thinking machine and appraises their prospects of succeeding.

There are clear introductions to connectionism and to the language of thought hypothesis, which weave together material from philosophy, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience. John Searle's attacks on AI and cognitive science are countered, and close attention is given to foundational issues, including the nature of computation, Turing Machines, the Church-Turing Thesis, and the difference between classical symbol processing and parallel distributed processing.

The book also explores the possibility of machines having free will and consciousness and concludes with a discussion of in what sense the human brain may be a computer.

Artificial Intelligence by Jack Copeland is an essential read for anyone looking to understand these complex yet fascinating intersections of mind and machine.

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Artificial Intelligence by Jack Copeland is lauded for its balanced examination of AI, offering a comprehensive philosophical introduction. Critics commend its thorough exploration of AI's promises and limitations, making it an essential read for those interested in the computing and technology landscape.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631183853

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 September 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 336

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Jack Copeland Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Jack Copeland is Senior Lecturer in philosophy and logic at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has published widely on logic, philosophy of mind and philosophy of language, and is editor of Logic and Reality (1993).