Human Mind According To Artificial Intelligence

In an evaluation of the strengths and limitations of artificial intelligence in a number of intellectual domains, Wagman draws comparisons with human cognitive ability in those domains, and assesses its role as a theoretical model, as a collaborator, or as a competitor of the human mind. This book distinguishes itself in its structured and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in the science of artificial intelligence as opposed to a highly technical or vague philosophical treatment of the topic.

In an evaluation of the strengths and limitations of artificial intelligence in a number of intellectual domains, Wagman draws comparisons with human cognitive ability in those domains, and assesses its role as a theoretical model, as a collaborator, or as a competitor of the human mind. This book distinguishes itself in its structured and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in the science of artificial intelligence as opposed to a highly technical or vague philosophical treatment of the topic.

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In his preface, Wagman (emeritus, psychology, U. of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign) identifies his purpose: to evaluate "the strengths and limitations of artificial intelligence in a number of intellectual domains, [draw] comparisons with human cognitive ability in those domains, and [assess] its role as a theoretical model, as a collaborator, or as a competitor of the human mind." After a chapter on the nature of intelligence and intelligence systems, he discusses mathematical reasoning and discovery, scientific discovery, insightful problem solving, analogical thinking, explanatory coherence, and his conclusions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

MORTON WAGMAN is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.