Situated Cognition Models of Science

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Situated Cognition Models of Science

This project essentially involves applying the model of cognitive agency developed under "biological roots of cognition" to science itself as a cognitive process, especially the self-directing anticipative learning model.

Papers:

• Farrell, R. & C.A. Hooker (2007) ‘Applying Self-Directed Anticipative Learning to Science I: Agency and the Interactive Exploration of Possibility Space in Ape Language Research’, Perspectives on Science, 15(1), 86-123.
• Farrell, R. & C.A. Hooker (2007) ‘Applying Self-Directed Anticipative Learning to Science II: Learning How to Learn Across "Revolutions"’, Perspectives on Science, 15 (2), 220-253.
• Christensen, W.D. & Hooker, C.A. (1999) ‘The Organization of Knowledge: Beyond Campbell's Evolutionary Epistemology’, Philosophy of Science, 66 (Suppl. 1), S237-249.
• A further paper ‘Applying Self-Directed Anticipative Learning to Science: Identifying Error and Severe Testing Through Interactive Exploration of Possibility’ is under development.

Book:

A book is under development.

• Farrell, R. & C.A. Hooker, SDAL Cycling: Toward a New Model of Research Process in Science.