Models, Mechanisms, and Animal Minds.

In this paper, I describe grounds for dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the sciences of animal cognition and argue that a turn toward mathematical modeling of animal cognition is warranted. I consider some objections to this call and argue that the implications of such a turn are not as drasti...

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Published in:	Southern Journal of Philosophy Vol. 52; pp. 75 - 98
Main Author:	Allen, Colin
Format:	Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Sep2014 Supplement
Subjects:	Animal cognition Cognition Mathematical models Thought & thinking Mind & body
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