Dialogues on Minds, Machines, and AI

Rocco J. Gennaro (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2026
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-032-77534-0 (ISBN)

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Dialogues on Minds, Machines, and AI invites readers into a series of thought-provoking debates among three college seniors bound for graduate school: Sue, completing her double major in philosophy and cognitive science; John, a computer engineering specialist; and Amy, a psychology major. Through five engaging lunchtime conversations, these students bring their diverse perspectives to fundamental questions about consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the nature of mind.

The dialogues seamlessly blend discussions of popular science fiction films with critical examinations of recent AI developments, including ChatGPT, deep fakes, and other emerging technologies. Readers will explore foundational concepts at the intersection of human consciousness and machine learning: Alan Turing's influential "imitation game," John Searle's provocative "Chinese room argument," computational theories of mind, robot creativity, and the modularity of mind hypothesis. Rather than advocating for any particular viewpoint, these conversations illuminate the strengths, weaknesses, and implications of each perspective.

Perfect for undergraduate students and curious minds from all backgrounds, this accessible introduction to cognitive science requires no prior knowledge of philosophy or technical subjects. The book includes a comprehensive glossary and thoughtful study questions to enhance understanding, while a carefully curated bibliography enables readers to explore specific topics in greater depth.

Rocco J. Gennaro is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Indiana, USA. He is the author of The Consciousness Paradox: Consciousness, Concepts, and Higher-Order Thoughts (2012) and “The New Problems in Philosophy” volume, Consciousness (Routledge, 2017). He is also editor of The Routledge Handbook of Consciousness (Routledge, 2018) and Disturbed Consciousness: New Essays on Psychopathology and Theories of Consciousness (2015).

Introduction Day 1. Early Advancements in AI and Cognitive Science Day 2. The Chinese Room Day 3. Connectionism and Deep Learning Day 4. Metaphysical Issues in AI Day 5. Ethical Issues in AI Glossary Study Questions

Erscheint lt. Verlag	28.2.2026
Reihe/Serie	Philosophical Dialogues on Contemporary Problems
Zusatzinfo	4 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	138 x 216 mm
Gewicht	453 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Verhaltenstherapie
	Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Künstliche Intelligenz / Robotik
ISBN-10	1-032-77534-3 / 1032775343
ISBN-13	978-1-032-77534-0 / 9781032775340
Zustand	Neuware