The Teleological Theory of Representation
By: Stephen Anthony Campitelli
Publisher: [publisher not identified]
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [New York, N.Y.?]
Language: eng
Description: This dissertation argues for a teleological theory of representations on the grounds that it provides a better account of explanation in psychology and cognitive science than its main competitor, non-teleological functionalism. Grounds for evaluating competing models of explanation are presented and several recent accounts of psychological explanation are analyzed and evaluated. An inclusive model, which incorporates both teleological and non-teleological features, is developed.
Notes: Department: Philosophy.

Thesis advisor: Patricia Kitcher.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Columbia University, 2011.