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Psychological Science 1991

Networks and Theories: The Place of Connectionism in Cognitive Science

Michael McCloskey

Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

This article considers how connectionist modeling can contribute to understanding of human cognition. J argue that connectionist networks should not be thought of as theories or simulations of theories, but may nevertheless contribute to the development of theories.

DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9280.1991.tb00173.x
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