CIS 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Franz Brentano, Mercury-In-Glass Thermometer, Intentionality
11 Sep 2017
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8/31 lecture 1 - introduction to mental and computational kinds. *note* somethings fall into both categories (perception). Mental states/processes vs. non-mental (franz brentano) mental states/processes are conscious and have intentionality. The aboutness of mental states and processes. Complex symbol, it represents propositions and it can express propositions. Propositions are ideas whereas sentences frame the idea with grammar. Representational theory of mind (rtm) representation r that represents p than actual entities. Computers are based on 1 s and 0 s, discrete representations. When mapping between symbolic and semantic structures is more complicated, digital representation is more useful. Behavior can be characterized with formal properties of its symbols. Mental representations are symbolic states of a computer. Mental processes are format transitions from one mental representation to another. Ctm - rtm + computational nature of representations and representational transitions. We reason logically and logical relations can be formally characterized. Cognitive science - study of philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience, ai, robotics, biology .
