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A Complex-Systems Perspective on the ``Computation vs. Dynamics'' Debate in Cognitive Science

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I review the purported opposition between computational and dynamical approaches in cognitive science. I argue that both computation and dynamical notions will be necessary for a full explanatory account of cognition, and give a perspective on how recent research in complex systems can lead to a much needed rapprochement between computational and dynamical styles of explanation.

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  • Melanie Mitchell, 1998. "A Complex-Systems Perspective on the ``Computation vs. Dynamics'' Debate in Cognitive Science," Working Papers 98-02-017, Santa Fe Institute.
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    1. Kristian Lindgren & Cristopher Moore & Mats Nordahl, 1997. "Complexity of Two-Dimensional Patterns," Working Papers 97-03-023, Santa Fe Institute.
    2. W. Fontana & L.W. Buss, 1996. "The Barrier of Objects: From Dynamical Systems to Bounded Organizations," Working Papers wp96027, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
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