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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Science
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • The language-of-thought (LoT) hypothesis is foundational for cognitive and developmental theories.
  • Existing theories may lack sufficient detail regarding LoT development and the potential for multiple LoTs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address weaknesses in current LoT developmental assumptions.
  • To propose a framework for understanding the emergence and evolution of LoT.

Main Methods:

  • Outlining developmental principles for LoT.
  • Developing a theory of LoT originating from probabilistic LoT.
  • Proposing a hybrid reasoning system (System 1.5).

Main Results:

  • Established developmental principles for LoT.
  • Demonstrated how a developmental theory of LoT can emerge from probabilistic LoT.
  • Introduced a novel reasoning system integrating Bayesian and logical rules.

Conclusions:

  • LoT is crucial for cognitive and developmental theories, with a need for robust developmental accounts.
  • Probabilistic LoT offers a foundation for a developmental theory of LoT.
  • A flexible reasoning system (System 1.5) enhances cognitive adaptability.