1st Edition

Contemporary Theories of Human Cognition

By Diego Azevedo Leite Copyright 2025
202 Pages
by CRC Press

202 Pages
by CRC Press

202 Pages
by CRC Press

This book provides a systematic presentation of some of the most relevant contemporary major theories of human cognition. Each theory is analyzed in terms of their origins, central idea, central theoretical elements, empirical evidence and major criticism. This analysis shows the advantages and disadvantages in each theoretical system, thus providing reasonable means for evaluating and comparing... Read more

Preface. Introduction. Molecular and Cellular Theory of Human Cognition. Mechanistic Theory of Human Cognition. Dynamical Systems Theory of Human Cognition. 4E Theory of Human Cognition. Computational Theory of Human Cognition. Representational Theory of Human Cognition. Conclusion. Index.

Biography

Diego Azevedo Leite is a Brazilian researcher and psychologist who has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from the University of Trento (Italy). He currently works at the Federal University of Alfenas (Brazil), and his research is multidisciplinary. It is concerned with the areas of Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Mind, Theoretical Cognitive Science, and Educational Cognitive Psychology. The general objective of his research is to analyze contemporary debates about major theories and capacities of human cognition.