Tom Froese recommended the textbook for his lecture, Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science (2nd edition), which covers the intersection of standard philosophy and cutting-edge cognitive science. The book provides a lively and engaging introduction to important issues, research, and opportunities in the field.
Starting with a vision of Mindware as software, Andy Clark leads students on an uncompromising journey through connectionism, dynamical systems, and real-world robotics, navigating debates between realists, instrumentalists, and eliminativists. He then progresses to the forefront of cognitive technology, enactivism, predictive coding, and the extended mind. Emphasizing challenging problems as an effort to engage students in active discussions, Clark highlights each chapter with brief overviews of major research traditions and perspectives, followed by concise critical discussions on key topics and issues.