Title

Extending the Explanandum: A Commentary on Andy Clark

Authors

Michael Madary, University of the PacificFollow
Thomas K. Metzinger, Johannes Gutenberg – Universität Mainz
Jennifer M. Windt, Monash University

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Open MIND

Department

Philosophy

ISSN

2470-2986

Volume

7

DOI

10.15502/9783958570313

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Abstract

In this commentary, I suggest that the predictive processing framework (PP) might be applicable to areas beyond those identified by Clark. In particular, PP may be relevant for our understanding of perceptual content, consciousness, and for applied cognitive neuroscience. My main claim for each area is as follows:

1. PP urges an organism-relative conception of perceptual content.
2. Historical a priori accounts of the structure of perceptual experience converge with results from PP.
3. There are a number of areas in which PP can find important practical applications, including education, public policy, and social interaction.

Recommended Citation

Madary, M., Metzinger, T. K., & Windt, J. M. (2015). Extending the Explanandum: A Commentary on Andy Clark. Open MIND, 7, 1–11. DOI: 10.15502/9783958570313
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/cop-facarticles/756