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The instrumentalist "inference within a model" research program is not viable. Philosophical debates on internalism versus externalism cannot be settled using Friston or Pearl blankets, making this research program unpromising.

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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Science
  • Cognitive Science
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • The "inference within a model" research program proposes an instrumentalist approach to understanding cognitive processes.
  • This program aims to bridge philosophical debates on internalism and externalism in cognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the viability of the instrumentalist "inference within a model" research program.
  • To assess the utility of Friston and Pearl blankets in resolving philosophical debates on internalism and externalism.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the "inference within a model" research program.
  • Examination of the theoretical frameworks proposed by Friston and Pearl.

Main Results:

  • The instrumentalist "inference within a model" research program lacks a viable developmental path.
  • Friston and Pearl blankets are deemed inadequate tools for settling internalism/externalism debates.
  • The "inference within a model" program is significantly less promising than suggested by proponents.

Conclusions:

  • The instrumentalist "inference within a model" research program faces fundamental challenges.
  • Current theoretical tools are insufficient for resolving deep philosophical questions in cognitive science.
  • Further development of the "inference within a model" program is unlikely to yield significant progress.