The book investigates philosophical issues about intelligence, including its nature, origins, functioning, and potential, as well as topics such as the debate between connectionist and symbolic frameworks in cognitive science and discussions of representation and language.
The author, Andy Clark, delves into the philosophical implications of developments in cognitive science and AI from a variety of angles, blending theory and experimentation.
Overall, Mindware is an interdisciplinary exploration of the foundation, theories, and future prospects of cognitive science.