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A formal Markov blanket boundary for agents is debated. This study argues against expecting a single boundary, suggesting auxiliary assumptions are valid for understanding agenthood.

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • The concept of a Markov blanket is used to define the boundary between an agent and its environment in some theories.
  • Bruineberg et al. have argued that this formal notion is insufficient for a principled boundary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the expectation that a general theory of agenthood must provide a single, definitive boundary.
  • To address the role and validity of auxiliary assumptions in defining agent-environment interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of agenthood and environmental boundaries.
  • Critique of the formal Markov blanket approach.
  • Philosophical argumentation regarding auxiliary assumptions.

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