Meaning & use
dynamicism
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A theoretical approach, especially in cognitive science, that explains mental processes using the mathematics of dynamical systems rather than static rules or symbols.
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Proponents of dynamicism argue that the mind is best modeled as a continuously changing system rather than a symbol processor.
The debate between dynamicism and computationalism has shaped decades of cognitive science research.
A note on using this word
Dynamicism is distinct from the more general word 'dynamism'; it specifically refers to a framework in philosophy of mind and cognitive science.
Words with an opposite meaning
computationalism
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