Epistemic Computation and Artificial Intelligence

Jiří Wiedermann, J. van Leeuwen

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Abstract

AI research is continually challenged to explain cognitive processes as being computational. Whereas existing notions of computing seem to have their limits for it, we contend that the recent, epistemic approach to computations may hold the key to understanding cognition from this perspective. In this approach, computations are seen as processes generating knowledge over a suitable knowledge domain, within the framework of a suitable knowledge theory. This, machine-independent, understanding of computation allows us to explain a variety of higher cognitive functions such as accountability, self-awareness, introspection, free will, creativity, anticipation and curiosity in computational terms. It also opens the way to understanding the self-improving mechanisms behind the development of intelligence. The argumentation does not depend on any technological analogies.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhilosophy and Theory of Artificial Intelligence 2017
Subtitle of host publicationPT-AI: 3rd Conference on "Philosophy and Theory of Artificial Intelligence"
EditorsVincent C. Muller
PublisherSpringer
Pages215-224
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-96448-5
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-96447-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameStudies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics (SAPERE)
PublisherSpringer
Volume44
ISSN (Print)2192-6255
ISSN (Electronic)2192-6263

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