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Series:   Elements in Philosophy of Mind

Biological Cognition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2022

Bryce Huebner  and
Jay Schulkin
Bryce Huebner
Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Washington DC
Jay Schulkin
Affiliation:
University of Washington

Summary

This Element introduces a biological approach to cognition, which highlights the significance of allostatic regulation and the navigation of challenges and opportunities. It argues that cognition is best understood as a juggling act, which reflects numerous ongoing attempts to minimize disruptions while prioritizing the sources of information that are necessary to satisfy social and biological needs; and it provides a characterization of the architectural constraints, neurotransmitters, and affective states that shape visual perception, as well as the regulatory capacities that sustain flexible patterns of thought and behavior.
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allostasisadaptive behaviorvisionlearningchemical signaling systems
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Series: Elements in Philosophy of Mind
Online ISBN: 9781108982191
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 22 December 2022

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