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1 Syntax and Context Insensitivity 1 Syntax and Context Insensitivity
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2 The Globality Argument in More Detail 2 The Globality Argument in More Detail
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3 The Revised Globality Argument 3 The Revised Globality Argument
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4 Beyond Simplicity 4 Beyond Simplicity
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5 Conclusion 5 Conclusion
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3 Jerry Fodor’s Globality Challenge to the Computational Theory of Mind
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Published:April 2011
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Abstract
This chapter explains the problem faced by the computational theory of mind (CTM) caused by the context-sensitive nature of beliefs and the context-insensitive nature of syntactic properties, which are both elements of cognition. The discussion begins by outlining the notion of syntax that is relevant to Fodor’s argument and explaining why it must be construed as being context-insensitive. Fodor’s argument is explored in great detail and it is explained how his notion of “the simplicity of a belief” helped in formulating this argument — one that is consequently proven to have a false premise using assumptions that Fodor made himself. Finally, it is determined whether there is another more plausible argument that can be considered and the empirical question is asked whether there are properties relevant to the type of cognition that makes trouble for CTM or not.
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