Networks and Theories: The Place of Connectionism in Cognitive Science
- 1 November 1991
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Psychological Science
- Vol. 2 (6) , 387-395
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1991.tb00173.x
Abstract
This article considers how connectionist modeling can contribute to understanding of human cognition. J argue that connectionist networks should not be thought of as theories or simulations of theories, but may nevertheless contribute to the development of theories.Keywords
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