Dual-Process Theories of Numerical Cognition

• Main Author: Graziano, Mario (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy,
• Subjects: Philosophy and science.; Epistemology.; Language and languages-Philosophy.; Philosophy and social sciences.; Philosophy of Science.; Philosophy of Language.; Philosophy of Education.

This book presents a philosophical interpretation to numerical cognition based on dual process theories and heuristics. It shows how investigations in cognitive science can shed light on issues traditionally raised by philosophers of mathematics. The analysis will also help readers to better underst...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part I - The cognitive science of numbers
• Chapter I - System 1
• Chapter II - System 2
• Chapter III - Dissociations between system 1 and system 2
• Part II - The transition from system 1 to system 2
• Chapter IV - The explanations provided by neuroscientists
• Chapter V - The philosophy of cognitive science and calculus
• Chapter VI - Dual process theories for calculus
• Conclusions.