Cyberphilosophy : the intersection of philosophy and computing
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Cyberphilosophy : the intersection of philosophy and computing
（Metaphilosophy）
Blackwell, 2002
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Cyberphilosophy : the intersection of computing and philosophy
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Includes bibliographical references and index
"Chapters 1-14 first published in vol. 33, nos. 1/2, and chapters 15-17 first published in Metaphilosophy, vol. 33, no. 3, 2002" -- T.p. verso
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Description
This cutting edge volume provides an overview of the dynamic new field of cyberphilosophy - the intersection of philosophy and computing.
Offers an overview of the latest developments in the dynamic new field of cyberphilosophy.
Shows how computing is influencing all major areas of philosophy, and vice versa.
Comprises a selection of newly written articles by international scholars.
Articles are organised around five standard philosophical themes - minds, agency, reality, communication and ethics.
Can be used alongside its sister volume, The Digital Phoenix as the basis for a course.
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Table of Contents
1. Minds and Computers:. Synthetic Neuroethology: Pete Mandik.
Computer Modeling and the Fate of Folk Psychology: John Barker.
Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science, and Pedagogical Technique: Marvin Croy.
Phenomenology and Artificial Intelligence: Anthony F. Beavers.
2. Agency and Computers:.
Adaptable Robots: Gene Korienek and William Uzgalis.
A Radical Notion of Embeddedness: A Logically Necessary Precondition for Agency and Self-Awareness: Susan Stuart.
Building Simple Mechanical Minds: Using LEGO (c) Robots for Research and Teaching in Philosophy: John P. Sullins.
3. Reality and Computers:.
What Is the Philosophy of Information?: Luciano Floridi.
The Substantive Impact of Computers on Philosophy: Prolegomena Computational and Information-Theoretic Metaphysics: Randall R. Dipert.
Computation and Causation: Richard Scheines.
4. Communication and Computers:.
Philosophy for Computers: Some Explorations in Philosophical Modeling: Patrick Grim.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: A Developed Dynamic Reference Work: Colin Allen, Uri Nodelman, and Edward N. Zalta.
Cultures in Collision: Philosophical Lessons from Computer-Mediated Communication: Charles Ess.
5. Ethics and Computers:.
Heuristic Methods for Computer Ethics: Walter Maner.
Lilliputian Computer Ethics: John Weckert.
Deontic Logic and Computer-Supported Computer Ethics: Jeroen van den Hoven and Gert-Jan Lokhorst.
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