1st Edition
Simulation Theory A psychological and philosophical consideration
By Tim Short
Copyright 2015
190 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Psychology Press
190 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Psychology Press
190 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Psychology Press
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Theory of Mind (ToM) is the term used for our ability to predict and explain the behaviour of ourselves and others. Accounts of this theory have so far fallen into two competing types: Simulation Theory and ‘Theory Theory’. In contrast with Theory Theory, Simulation Theory argues that we predict behaviour not by employing a model of people, but by replicating others’ thoughts and feelings.... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Simulation Theory: Overview 3. The Problem for ST 4. Is Going Hybrid the Solution? 5. Bias Mismatch Defence: Background 6. Bias Mismatch Defence: `Too Rosy' Evidence 7. Bias Mismatch Defence: `Too Cynical' Evidence 8. Suspicious Congruency 9. Partial Simulation Defence 10. Simulationism and Schizophrenia 11. Conclusions
Biography
Tim Short is currently studying for his second PhD in Simulation Theory at University College London, UK. His first PhD was in particle physics, focusing on Monte Carlo simulation and computerised modelling of physics and electronics.
