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Keith E. Stanovich
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June 2004
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The University of Chicago Press
Published
June 2004
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The idea that we might be robots is no longer the stuff of science fiction; decades of research in evolutionary biology and cognitive science have led many esteemed thinkers and scientists to the conclusion that, following the precepts of universal Darwinism, humans are merely the hosts for two replicators (genes and memes) that have no interest in us except as conduits for replication. Accepting and now forcefully responding to this disturbing idea that precludes the possibilities of morality or free will, among other things, Keith Stanovich here provides the tools for the "robot's rebellion," a program of cognitive reform necessary to advance human interests over the limited interest of the replicators. He shows how concepts of rational thinking from cognitive science interact with the logic of evolution to create opportunities for humans to structure their behavior to serve their own ends. These evaluative activities of the brain, he argues, fulfill the need that we have to ascribe significance to human life.
Only by recognizing ourselves as robots, argues Stanovich, can we begin to construct a concept of self based on what is truly singular about humans: that they gain control of their lives in a way unique among life forms on Earth - through rational self-determination.
Author
Keith E. Stanovich
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Published
June 2004
Edition
2nd
Weight
650g
Page Count
336
Dimensions
159 x 231 x 32 mm
ISBN
9780226770895
ISBN-10
0226770893
Eden Code
4565198
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Author/Creator: Keith E. Stanovich
ISBN: 9780226770895
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Release Date: June 2004
Weight: 650g
Dimensions: 159 x 231 x 32 mm
Eden Code: 4565198