Explanations 2005
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The Twenty-First Century Mechanistic Theory of Human Cognition
Author: Diego Azevedo Leite
language: en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date: 2020-11-30
This book presents a theoretical critical appraisal of the Mechanistic Theory of Human Cognition (MTHC), which is one of the most popular major theories in the contemporary field of cognitive science. It analyses and evaluates whether MTHC provides a unifying account of human cognition and its explanation. The book presents a systematic investigation of the internal and external consistency of the theory, as well as a systematic comparison with other contemporary major theories in the field. In this sense, it provides a fresh look at more recent major theoretical debates in this area of scientific research and a rigorous analysis of one of its most central major theories. Rigorous theoretical work is integrated with objective consideration of relevant empirical evidence, making the discussions robust and clear. As a result, the book shows that MTHC provides a significant theoretical contribution for the field of cognitive science. The content is useful for those interested in theoretical and empirical issues concerning major theories in the contemporary field of cognitive science.
Simulating Social Complexity
This volume examines all aspects of using agent or individual-based simulation. This approach represents systems as individual elements having their own set of differing states and internal processes. The interactions between elements in the simulation represent interactions in the target systems. What makes this "social" is that it can represent an observed society. Social systems include all those systems where the components have individual agency but also interact with each other. This includes human societies and groups, but also increasingly socio-technical systems where the internet-based devices form the substrate for interaction. These systems are central to our lives, but are among the most complex known. This poses particular problems for those who wish to understand them. The complexity often makes analytic approaches infeasible but, on the other hand, natural language approaches are also inadequate for relating intricate cause and effect. This is why individual and agent-based computational approaches hold out the possibility of new and deeper understanding of such systems. This handbook marks the maturation of this new field. It brings together summaries of the best thinking and practices in this area from leading researchers in the field and constitutes a reference point for standards against which future methodological advances can be judged. This second edition adds new chapters on different modelling purposes and applying software engineering methods to simulation development. Revised existing content will keep the book up-to-date with recent developments. This volume will help those new to the field avoid "reinventing the wheel" each time, and give them a solid and wide grounding in the essential issues. It will also help those already in the field by providing accessible overviews of current thought. The material is divided into four sections: Introduction, Methodology, Mechanisms, and Applications. Each chapter starts with a very brief section called ‘Why read this chapter?’ followed by an abstract, which summarizes the content of the chapter. Each chapter also ends with a section on ‘Further Reading’. Whilst sometimes covering technical aspects, this second edition of Simulating Social Complexity is designed to be accessible to a wide range of researchers, including both those from the social sciences as well as those with a more formal background. It will be of use as a standard reference text in the field and also be suitable for graduate level courses.
Persecution, Migration, and Nationalism
Author: Mesganaw Mihiret
language: en
Publisher: Ethics International Press
Release Date: 2024-12-21
This book investigates how first-generation immigrants who identify as Amhara in the United States craft their identities and establish both physical and social spaces for themselves. This sits alongside the rise of Amhara ethnic nationalism, which aims to counter anti-Amhara sentiments and practices embedded in Ethiopia’s body politic since the second half of the 19th century. The author charts the historical development of the Ethiopian state, particularly how Italian colonial-era discord contributed to narratives of ethnic hatred toward the Amhara in a multiethnic Ethiopia. The book addresses key issues related to the after-migration experiences of the Amhara, particularly how they engage in placemaking centered on tizita (nostalgia)—a concept that encompasses remembering, memorializing, and yearning for places and experiences left behind. This holds deep significance in Amhara culture. The book explores the rise of nationalism as a response to these dynamics, and examines the transnational political processes that shape identity formation. Additionally, it analyzes how Amhara immigrants replicate cultural landscapes in their new environments. The experiences of Amhara immigrants in the USA provide unique insights into broader questions of how national political histories, colonial narratives, cultural heritage, and the negotiation between Western and non-Western cultures shape immigrant identity.