Beyond the Computer Metaphor of Mind and Brain

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Beyond the Computer Metaphor of Mind and Brain

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The metaphor of the 'mind as a computer' has been ubiquitous in science and language for decades. This book presents thought-provoking alternatives to the 'mind as computer' concept from across the behavioral sciences, cognitive sciences, philosophy of mind, psychology, and neuroscience.

Presents new scientific perspectives on the mind and brain, challenging the ubiquitous but potentially limited 'mind as computer' metaphor.

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This book explores groundbreaking scientific perspectives on mind and brain, challenging traditional models that view cognition solely through the lens of computation. Featuring contributions from leading thinkers across behavioral sciences, cognitive sciences, philosophy of mind, psychology, and neurosciences, it highlights innovative approaches that emphasize the dynamic interplay of perception, action, and adaptation in an ever-changing world. Readers will discover cutting-edge research on how brains, bodies, and environments are interconnected, and how this interconnectedness drives organismal adaptability, creativity, and resilience. From the role of embodied cognition to the importance of social and environmental contexts, this book offers a comprehensive survey of emerging theories that redefine how we understand mind and behavior. Accessible yet thought-provoking, this volume is essential for those curious about how modern science is reshaping our understanding of cognition, from researchers and students to readers seeking fresh insights into how we navigate our complex, dynamic world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781009626248

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cambridge University Press

Illustration: Worked examples or Exercises

Contributors:

Edited by Madhur Mangalam
Edited by Damian G. Kelty-Stephen

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Weight: 674g

Pages: 348

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About the Author

Damian G. Kelty-Stephen is an Assistant Professor at the Psychology Department at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He has previously worked as a research scientist at Harvard Medical School's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and as a faculty member in the Psychology Department at Grinnell College. Damien's research interests include perception-action relationships, embodied/embedded cognition, and the nonlinear dynamics that link them together. Madhur Mangalam is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.