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Two challenges for a dual system approach to temporal cognition.
Felipe De Brigard1,2,3,4, Kevin O'Neill3,4
1Department of Philosophy, Duke University, Durham, NC27708. felipe.debrigard@duke.edu.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|December 13, 2019
Summary
This commentary challenges Hoerl & McCormack's two-system temporal cognition model. It argues their proposal lacks distinct representational and computational differences between the proposed cognitive systems.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Hoerl & McCormack (H&M) proposed a two-system model for temporal cognition.
- Classic cognitive models often posit independent systems with distinct representations and computations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate H&M's two-system temporal cognition hypothesis.
- To determine if H&M's model meets minimal requirements for distinct cognitive systems.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of H&M's two-system temporal cognition proposal.
- Identification of key criteria for distinguishing cognitive systems: representational and computational differences.
Main Results:
- The H&M proposal is challenged for not adequately defining differences in representations.
- The H&M proposal is questioned for lacking clear distinctions in computations between systems.
Conclusions:
- H&M's two-system account of temporal cognition may not satisfy essential criteria for independent cognitive systems.
- Further refinement is needed to establish distinct representational and computational bases for H&M's proposed systems.
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