The Dilemma of Ahistorical Teleosemantics.

Teleosemantic theories aim to naturalize mental representation through the use of functions, typically based on past selection processes. However, the historical dependence of these theories has faced severe criticism, leading some philosophers to develop ahistorical alternatives. This article prese...

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Publicado en:Philosophy of Science Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 58 - 72
Autor principal: Hundertmark, Fabian
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Publicado: Cambridge University Press Jan2024
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