Cognitive Quote by Hilary Kornblith
“I do think that an understanding of contemporary work in the cognitive sciences has a profound effect on how one views the workings of the mind. It doesn't work the way we pretheoretically think it does. Such an understanding, of course, should have a large effect on one's views in philosophy of mind, but also in epistemology.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Cognitive Science and Philosophy, 2021
Contemporary cognitive science reshapes our mental models, challenging naive assumptions and influencing philosophy of mind and epistemology.
In simple terms: Modern brain science changes how we think about mind and knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Update your philosophical views with current science.
Themes
philosophy of mind
epistemology
cognitive science
critical thinking
Mood
curious
analytical
thoughtful
Type
academic
reflective
informative
When to use this quote
- academic research
- teaching
- public discourse
- policy making
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Neuroscience
conceptual analysis
theory of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- How does new brain research alter your view of consciousness?
- What epistemic limits arise from current cognitive models?
A Different Perspective
Science may not fully capture subjective experience, limiting its philosophical reach.
