1. Motivates the question and suggests why it is important
2. Clearly takes a position on the question
3. Argues for this position, supporting it with reasons and evidence
4. Accurately portrays the reading(s) at stake
5. Explains technical concepts and distinctions
6. Provides a clear and informative summary
7. Properly cites the reading where appropriate
Discussion Questions:(only answer 1)
1) Crane suggests that a computational theory of cognition is not the same thing as a representational theory of mind. Why?
2) Crane distinguishes between types, tokens, media, and vehicles. Why is it important to distinguish vehicles when analyzing the LOTH?
3) Crane outlines two arguments from Jerry Fodor in support of the LOTH. Do you find either of these convincing? Which of these do you think is the most convincing and why?
4) Similarly, Crane outlines two objections to the LOTH (pp. 102104). Do you find either of these convincing? If so, which is
the better objection and why? When Crane suggests that, in connectionist models, the objects of computation need not be
the objects of representation, (109) what does he mean, and why is it important?
please read and reference the article in the file below.
provide examples and arguments for the position you take.
