From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique
In this paper, I will critically consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis of the «extended mind» in order to sketch a possible phenomenological account of active externalism, by following three steps: (i) I will consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis within the broader context of the so-called «phys...
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| description | In this paper, I will critically consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis of the «extended mind» in order to sketch a possible phenomenological account of active externalism, by following three steps: (i) I will consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis within the broader context of the so-called «physical symbol system hypothesis» theorized by Herbert A. Simon; (ii) I will connect the problem of the «extended mind» to that of the «extended self», with particular regard to the context of digitalization; (iii) I will take into account an explanatory dimension that has been fundamentally underrated by externalist theories: the dimension of the human body and its relationship to mind, which I understand from a phenomenological perspective. My ultimate goal is to show how phenomenology could provide the missing theoretical framework to develop a more complex and comprehensive theory of the (digitally) extended self. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e3ebd58f1854d9eb28d93f1be8af9102022-12-21T18:11:22ZengFirenze University PressAisthesis2035-84662019-06-0112110.13128/Aisthesis-25622From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological CritiqueFederica BuongiornoIn this paper, I will critically consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis of the «extended mind» in order to sketch a possible phenomenological account of active externalism, by following three steps: (i) I will consider Clark and Chalmers’ hypothesis within the broader context of the so-called «physical symbol system hypothesis» theorized by Herbert A. Simon; (ii) I will connect the problem of the «extended mind» to that of the «extended self», with particular regard to the context of digitalization; (iii) I will take into account an explanatory dimension that has been fundamentally underrated by externalist theories: the dimension of the human body and its relationship to mind, which I understand from a phenomenological perspective. My ultimate goal is to show how phenomenology could provide the missing theoretical framework to develop a more complex and comprehensive theory of the (digitally) extended self.https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/aisthesis/article/view/1011Extended MindExtended SelfDigital SelfPhenomenology |
| spellingShingle | Federica Buongiorno From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique Aisthesis Extended Mind Extended Self Digital Self Phenomenology |
| title | From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique |
| title_full | From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique |
| title_fullStr | From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique |
| title_full_unstemmed | From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique |
| title_short | From the Extended Mind to the Digitally Extended Self: A Phenomenological Critique |
| title_sort | from the extended mind to the digitally extended self a phenomenological critique |
| topic | Extended Mind Extended Self Digital Self Phenomenology |
| url | https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/aisthesis/article/view/1011 |
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