A Complex-Systems Perspective on the ``Computation vs. Dynamics'' Debate in Cognitive Science

I review the purported opposition between computational and dynamical approaches in cognitive science. I argue that both computation and dynamical notions will be necessary for a full explanatory account of cognition, and give a perspective on how recent research in complex systems can lead to a much needed rapprochement between computational and dynamical styles of explanation.

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Year of publication:	1998-02
Authors:	Mitchell, Melanie
Institutions:	Santa Fe Institute
Subject:	Cognitive science \| dynamical systems theory \| computation \| complex systems \| emergent computation \| emergent representation

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Series:	Working Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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