How should we study concepts in the cognitive sciences? The example of memory. Hibbert, R. Logique & Analyse, 228:683–699, 2014.
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There is considerable variation in the concept of memory employed in different branches of the cognitive and social sciences. This paper is about how a philosopher of science can make sense of this divergence. First I consider the reasons for focussing on concepts specifically. Then I pose a question about the classifying practices of scientists, and consider various methods for investigating the answer. I defend a historically situated case study method as the best option, and suggest some appropriate case studies for the example of the concept of memory.
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abstract = {There is considerable variation in the concept of memory employed in different branches of the cognitive and social sciences. This paper is about how a philosopher of science can make sense of this divergence. First I consider the reasons for focussing on concepts specifically. Then I pose a question about the classifying practices of scientists, and consider various methods for investigating the answer. I defend a historically situated case study method as the best option, and suggest some appropriate case studies for the example of the concept of memory.},
author = {Hibbert, Ruth},
doi = {10.2143/LEA.228.0.3078179},
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journal = {Logique {\&} Analyse},
pages = {683--699},
title = {{How should we study concepts in the cognitive sciences? The example of memory}},
volume = {228},
year = {2014}
}

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