Friday, January 17, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm
About this Event
Fifth Ave at Bigelow, Pittsburgh, 15213
https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/event/ltt-edouard-machery-3/ #Hybrid, StreamThe Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites you to join us for our Lunch Time Talk. Attend in person at 1117 Cathedral of Learning or visit our live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.
LTT: Edouard Machery
Friday, January 17th @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Title: The Untenable Status Quo: The Concept of Representation in the Neural and Psychological Sciences
Abstract:
In this talk review the evidence that the concept of representation used in neuroscience and psychology is both unclear and confused. I then discussed why the concept of representation has these two features, arguing that appearances to the contrary lack of clarity and confusion are functional.
To follow along via Zoom, use this link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/99540534472
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