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Turing's Analysis of Computation and Theories of Cognitive Architecture
Author(s) -
Wells A. J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
cognitive science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.498
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1551-6709
pISSN - 0364-0213
DOI - 10.1207/s15516709cog2203_1
Subject(s) - turing , cognitive architecture , interpretation (philosophy) , turing machine , cognitive science , symbol (formal) , lida , computer science , cognition , super recursive algorithm , turing test , computation , architecture , epistemology , artificial intelligence , psychology , universal turing machine , philosophy , algorithm , visual arts , art , neuroscience , programming language
Turing's analysis of computation is a fundamental part of the background of cognitive science. In this paper it is argued that a re‐interpretation of Turing's work is required to underpin theorizing about cognitive architecture. It is claimed that the symbol systems view of the mind, which is the conventional way of understanding how Turing's work impacts on cognitive science, is deeply flawed. There is an alternative interpretation that is more faithful to Turing's original insights, avoids the criticisms made of the symbol systems approach and is compatible with the growing interest in agent‐environment interaction. It is argued that this interpretation should form the basis for theories of cognitive architecture.