Re: Neural representation of concepts

On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 02:12:15 GMT, "Glen M. Sizemore"
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>GS: The fact that you can alter behavior profoundly by direct manipulation
>of nervous tissue, pharmacologically or otherwise, has no bearing on my
>argument. None whatsoever. There is no question that the brain, in some
>sense, mediates behavior. What is at issue is whether or not the metaphors
>of cognitive "science" are the best concepts to use, and whether or not
>there is any way to inquire about the utility of concepts. Experiment does
>not do it, because the concepts are NOT theories or hypotheses; they are
>what underlies theories and hypotheses. They are what we are talking about
>when we say that scientists have "underlying philosophies." But this issue
>is far too subtle for the likes of you.

Are you trying to tell that behaviorism is better ?


Pat