1. FUNCIONES Y HOMOLOGÍA FUNCIONAL EN LAS CIENCIAS COGNITIVAS.
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GARCÍA, CLAUDIA LORENA
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HOMOLOGY (Biology) , *COGNITIVE science , *SYSTEM analysis , *BIOLOGICAL evolution - Abstract
In this paper, I sketchily present my proposal of a concept of functional homology, along with some empirical criteria. I argue that such concept is necessary for the construction of a rigorous and complete evolutionary cognitive science. Next, I consider the question as to which concept of function --whether a systems-analysis or a selectionist one-- better fits my concept of functional homology, and conclude that the systems-analysis notion (originally proposed by Robert Cummins) coheres best with that concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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