Re: Neural representation of concepts

<Bouh> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 02:12:15 GMT, "Glen M. Sizemore"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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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 ?

His brain is not sure what is better; he makes assertions without showing:

1) How the current state of affairs is damaged by what is current practice
2) How his approach would lead to greater strides.
3) Evidence of those greater strides


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> Pat