What *is* the dynamical hypothesis? [Open peer commentary on van Gelder, T. The dynamical hypothesis] [Letter]

Chater, N. and Hahn, Ulrike 1998. What *is* the dynamical hypothesis? [Open peer commentary on van Gelder, T. The dynamical hypothesis] [Letter]. Behavioral and Brain Sciences 21 (5) , pp. 633-634. 10.1017/S0140525X98271731

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Abstract

Van Gelder's specification of the dynamical hypothesis does not improve on previous notions. All three key attributes of dynamical systems apply to Turing machines and are hence too general. However, when a more restricted definition of a dynamical system is adopted, it becomes clear that the dynamical hypothesis is too underspecified to constitute an interesting cognitive claim.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
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Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
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ISSN:	0140-525X
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	07 May 2023 05:56
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/35162

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