The brain from inside out /
'The Brain from Inside Out' takes a critical look at contemporary brain research and reminds us that theoretical framework does matter. Current technology-driven neuroscience is still largely fuelled by an empiricist philosophy assuming that the brain's goal is to perceive, represent...
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
2019.
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| Series: | Oxford scholarship online.
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| Online Access: | Oxford scholarship online |
| Summary: | 'The Brain from Inside Out' takes a critical look at contemporary brain research and reminds us that theoretical framework does matter. Current technology-driven neuroscience is still largely fuelled by an empiricist philosophy assuming that the brain's goal is to perceive, represent the world, and learn the truth. An inevitable consequence of this framework is the assumption of a decision-making homunculus wedged between our perception and actions. In contrast, This work advocates that the brain's fundamental function is to induce actions and predict the consequences of those actions to support the survival and prosperity of the brain's host. |
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| Item Description: | Previously issued in print: 2019. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white). |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780190905415 (ebook) : |