Building simple mechanical minds: Using lego robots for research and teaching in philosophy

In James Moor & Terrell Ward Bynum (eds.), Cyberphilosophy: the intersection of philosophy and computing. Malden, MA: Blackwell. pp. 110-122 (2002)
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Introduces the use of Lego Robots for use in research and teaching in philosophy. Potential uses include using the machines as pedagogical tools for teaching introductory ideas in cognitive robotics, philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. Describes the strength and potential pitfalls of introducing this technology to the classroom.

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edition Sullins, John P. (2003) "Building Simple Mechanical MindsUsing LEGO® Robots for Research and Teaching in Philosophy". Metaphilosophy 33(1‐2):110-122

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