Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence: The History and Legacy of the AI Wars

This book surveys and examines the most famous philosophical arguments against building a machine with human-level intelligence....
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Author: Eric Dietrich
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Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence: The History and Legacy of the AI Wars by Dietrich, Eric

Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence: The History and Legacy of the AI Wars

$509.63

Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence: The History and Legacy of the AI Wars

$509.63
Author: Eric Dietrich
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

This book surveys and examines the most famous philosophical arguments against building a machine with human-level intelligence. From claims and counter-claims about the ability to implement consciousness, rationality, and meaning, to arguments about cognitive architecture, the book presents a vivid history of the clash between the philosophy and AI. Tellingly, the AI Wars are mostly quiet now. Explaining this crucial fact opens new paths to understanding the current resurgence AI (especially, deep learning AI and robotics), what happens when philosophy meets science, and the role of philosophy in the culture in which it is embedded.

Organising the arguments into four core topics - 'Is AI possible', 'Architectures of the Mind', 'Mental Semantics and Mental Symbols' and 'Rationality and Creativity' - this book shows the debate that played out between the philosophers on both sides of the question, and, as well, the debate between philosophers and AI scientists and engineers building AI systems. Up-to-date and forward-looking, the book is packed with fresh insights and supporting material, including:

- Accessible introductions to each war, explaining the background behind the main arguments against AI
- Each chapter details what happened in the AI wars, the legacy of the attacks, and what new controversies are on the horizon.
- Extensive bibliography of key readings

Author: Eric Dietrich, Chris Fields, John P. Sullins
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 01/14/2021
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d
ISBN: 9781474257114


Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2022

About the Author

Eric Dietrich is Professor of Philosophy of Binghamton University, USA.

Chris Fields is an independent scholar based in France.

John P. Sullins is Professor of Philosophy at Sonoma State University, USA.

Bram Van Heuveln is Lecturer in the Cognitive Science Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

Robin Zebrowski is Associate Professor of Cognitive Science, Chair of the Program in Cognitive Science, Beloit College, USA.

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