Leveling the Field: Talking Levels in Cognitive Science
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This thesis aims to advance the study of cognitive science by examining the “levels metaphor.” The levels metaphor is defined as the application of levels talk to various aspects of scientific investigation. The thesis examines several applications of the levels metaphor within cognitive science and provides a conceptual framework for analyzing discussion. The thesis argues for a pluralistic approach to levels. The main claim is that different applications of the levels metaphor are justified insofar as attention is paid to how and why the metaphor is deployed. To show that my approach has practical applications, I discuss the role of levels within computational cognitive modeling.
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Copyright © 2016 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.
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