{"title":"Michael D. Kirchhoff","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Michael D. Kirchhoff, an author whose work elegantly straddles the realms of philosophy and psychology. Delve into his thought-provoking writings that challenge and expand your understanding of the human mind and the intricacies of our idealised perceptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles, \u003cem\u003eThe Idealized Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling exploration of how our thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions shape our understanding of reality. Kirchhoff's insightful approach provides readers with a unique lens through which to explore philosophical concepts and psychological theories, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his work, Michael D. Kirchhoff invites readers on a journey of intellectual discovery, encouraging us to question and redefine our own perspectives. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer to the fields of philosophy and psychology, Kirchhoff's books promise an enlightening and rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-idealized-mind-by-michael-d-kirchhoff-9780262552936","title":"The Idealized Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defense of scientific realism based on the role of idealization in the cognitive sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe study nature, including the mind and brain, by building scientific models. In \u003cem\u003eThe Idealized Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Kirchhoff brings together ideas from the philosophy of cognitive science and the philosophy of science to reconcile scientific realism with model-based science. His defense of scientific realism—the view that one reasonable aim of science is to provide true (or approximately true) descriptions of reality—is based on the role of idealization in the cognitive sciences. Idealization, he claims, is inevitable in cognitive science; at the same time, any understanding of the mind and brain must show how it is possible for scientific models to be reliably used to make truth-conditional assertions about their target phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA central error in most theorizing about the mind, Kirchhoff claims, is to confuse the properties of scientific models with those of the system being modeled. But scientific models are, almost exclusively and unavoidably, idealizations of the world we seek to understand. They are descriptions of hypothetical systems, things that do not actually exist in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically, Kirchhoff uses insights on idealization in science to assess the status and standing of three foundational issues in cognitive science: neural representation, neural computation, and the prospects for explanatory unification. He also explains why it is a mistake to approach neural representation and neural computation through the metaphysical stances of realism, fictionalism, or eliminativism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000787255532,"sku":"9780262552936","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12642373482281.jpg?v=1763304844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-d-kirchhoff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}