Searle, John S Philosophers
Searle, John S Philosophers
Searle, John
John Searle, b. 1932. American philosopher of mind and language, best known for his argument that computers are incapabable of true intelligence. He has also been influential in the development of speech act theory.
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- Home page at the University of California, Berkeley. Includes online articles, courses, contact information, bibliography and curriculum vitae in PDF format.
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- Article by Larry Hauser, on Searle's well-known thought experiment opposing the possibility of artificial intelligence. The argument and several counterarguments are considered.
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- A critique of this 1992 work of Searle's, by Kelley L. Ross.
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- Collection of Links related to the philosophy of John Searle.
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- Wide-ranging interview conducted by Harry Kreisler. Features images and streaming video.
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- A detailed review by Larry Hauser of Searle's arguments against artificial intelligence. Features an extensively annotated bibliography.
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- A short interview focusing on Searle's views concerning artificial intelligence.
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- Offers review by Wikipedia of Searle's arguments to debunk the stronger claims made by Strong AI.
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- Entry by Daniel Barbiero from the Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind. Reviews key aspects of this thinker's doctrine.
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- A study of this argument by Searle and the discussion which it generated. Aimed at beginning students of the philosophy of mind.
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- A 1998 review of Searle's book, by Jerry Shaffer. Concisely summarizes Searle's arguments.
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- Review and criticism of Searle's 1992 "Rediscovery of the Mind." By Selmer Bringsjord.
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