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Rumors of Our Death…
Gwen J Broude1, Kenneth R Livingston1, Joshua R de Leeuw1
1Department of Cognitive Science, Vassar College.
Cognitive science remains a robust field despite concerns about its coherence. Its low public profile may not reflect the strength of its ongoing research and educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Background:
- Concerns have been raised regarding the coherence and definition of cognitive science as an academic field.
- The Lakatosian criterion of a core framework is debated as the sole measure of a field's vitality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the question of whether cognitive science persists as a well-defined and cohesive interdisciplinary field.
- To evaluate the validity of concerns about the field's coherence and visibility.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of academic field definition criteria.
- Assessment of the current state of cognitive science research and teaching programs.
Main Results:
- The criterion of coalescence around a core framework may not be the optimal standard for evaluating a field's productivity.
- The perceived low profile of cognitive science might not accurately represent the vitality of its research and educational initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Concerns about the coherence of cognitive science may be premature.
- The field's actual research and teaching activities suggest a more robust state than its visibility implies.
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