Against Smallism And Localism

doi:https://doi.org/10.1515/slgr-2015-0017

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Against Smallism And Localism

Guilherme Sanches de Oliveira,Anthony Chemero-2015-06-01-Studies in Logic Grammar and Rhetoric

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Abstract The question whether cognition ever extends beyond the head is widely considered to be an empirical issue. And yet, all the evidence amassed in recent years has not sufficed to settle the debate. In this paper we suggest that this is because the debate is not really an empirical one, but rather a matter of definition. Traditional cognitive science can be identified as wedded to the ideals of “smallism” and “localism”. We criticize these ideals and articulate a case in favor of extended cognition by highlighting the historical pedigree and conceptual adequacy of related empirical and theoretical work.

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Abstract The question whether cognition ever extends beyond the head is widely considered to be an empirical issue. And yet, all the evidence amassed in recent years has not sufficed to settle the debate. In this paper we suggest that this is because the debate is not really an empirical one, but rather a matter of definition. Traditional cognitive science can be identified as wedded to the ideals of “smallism” and “localism”. We criticize these ideals and articulate a case in favor of extended cognition by highlighting the historical pedigree and conceptual adequacy of related empirical and theoretical work.

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LocalismCognitionEpistemologyEmpirical evidenceSociologyPositive economicsEmpirical researchPolitical science

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