Networks and Theories: The place of connectionism in cognitive science

Michael McCloskey

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9280.1991.tb00173.x

Networks and Theories: The place of connectionism in cognitive science

Michael McCloskey

School of Arts and Sciences

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This article considers how connectionist modeling can contribute to understanding of human cognition. J argue that connectionist networks should not be thought of as theories or simulations of theories, but may nevertheless contribute to the development of theories.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	387-395
Number of pages	9
Journal	Psychological Science
Volume	2
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1991.tb00173.x
Publication status	Published - 1991

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McCloskey, M. (1991). Networks and Theories: The place of connectionism in cognitive science. Psychological Science, 2(6), 387-395. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1991.tb00173.x

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