The Extended Mind Thesis
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A radical cognitive science thesis proposing active externalism: cognitive processes are not confined to the biological brain/skull, but extend into the physical environment via continuous tool couplings.
| Field | Cognitive Science · Science & Technology Studies |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Cognitivism Pragmatism |
| Key figures | 👤 Andy Clark (앤디 클라크) 👤 David Chalmers (데이비드 차머스) |
| Year | 1998 |
Key Claims
Andy Clark and David Chalmers formulated the Parity Principle: if an external process functions like an internal cognitive process, it is part of the cognitive system. Human cognition is scaffolded by external epistemic artifacts (notebooks, digital devices), constituting an extended mind.
Further Reading
- Clark, A., & Chalmers, D. (1998). The extended mind. Analysis, 58(1), 7–19.
- Clark, A. (2008). Supersizing the Mind: Embodiment, Action, and Cognitive Extension. Oxford University Press.
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