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The cognitive revolution: a historical perspective.

George A. Miller¹

¹Department of Psychology, Princeton University, 1-S-5 Green Hall, 08544, Princeton, NJ, USA

Trends in Cognitive Sciences

|March 18, 2003

Summary

Cognitive science emerged in the 1950s as psychology, anthropology, linguistics, computer science, and neuroscience evolved. This field

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Area of Science:

Interdisciplinary studies
Cognitive science history

Background:

Psychology's shift from behaviorism restored cognitive study.
Emergence of computer science and neuroscience.
Interdisciplinary problem-solving became apparent.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a personal account of the origins of cognitive science.
To highlight the collaborative nature of the field's development.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of disciplinary shifts.
Personal reflection on scientific collaboration.

Main Results:

Cognitive science arose from the convergence of multiple disciplines.
Overcoming behaviorism was crucial for psychology's participation.

Conclusions:

The development of cognitive science was driven by interdisciplinary collaboration.
The field's foundation lies in the integration of diverse scientific perspectives.

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