Cognitive science

Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science (pronounced: kɒɡnɪtɪv saɪəns) is an interdisciplinary field that studies the mind and its processes. It combines elements from psychology, neuroscience, computer science, philosophy, linguistics, and anthropology.

Etymology

The term "Cognitive Science" was first used in 1973 by Christopher Longuet-Higgins in his inaugural lecture as the founding Director of the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Edinburgh. The term "cognition" comes from the Latin word "cognitio" which means "knowledge" or "perception".

Definition

Cognitive Science is the scientific study of the human mind. It is a multidisciplinary field, involving scientists and researchers from many different backgrounds, who seek to understand how the human brain works, how we perceive, think, and learn. The field is highly interdisciplinary, combining ideas and methods from psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, and neuroscience.

Related Terms

Artificial Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure.
Philosophy of Mind: A branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness, and their relationship to the physical body.

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