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Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind by Thomas L. Griffiths & Nick Chater (ISBN 9780262049412) - Hardcover
- Type: Hardcover Book.
- Publisher: MIT Press
- Language : English
Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind by Thomas L. Griffiths and Nick Chater (ISBN 9780262049412)
Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind by Thomas L. Griffiths and Nick Chater is a landmark MIT Press publication that examines how human thought and perception can be understood through the principles of Bayesian reasoning. Released in November 2024, this authoritative work unites insights from psychology, computer science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to model how the mind computes beliefs, predictions, and decisions.
Product Details
- Title: Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind
- Authors: Thomas L. Griffiths, Nick Chater
- Publisher: MIT Press
- Publication Date: 12 November 2024
- ISBN-13: 9780262049412
- Format: Hardcover / Academic Monograph
- Pages: 560 +
- Price: £54.99
- Availability: Pre-order Available | Free UK & EU Shipping
This book provides an accessible yet deeply rigorous introduction to Bayesian cognitive science — an emerging field that treats the mind as a statistical engine that infers the hidden causes of sensory data. Griffiths and Chater explain how Bayesian reasoning can illuminate perception, language, learning, and social behaviour, offering a mathematical framework for understanding human rationality and creativity.
Key Features
- Interdisciplinary Perspective: Bridges cognitive psychology, AI, and computational modelling.
- Accessible Explanations: Introduces Bayesian inference and probabilistic reasoning for non-mathematical readers.
- Cutting-Edge Research: Synthesises decades of work on Bayesian brain theories and cognitive modelling.
- Practical Applications: Links human reasoning to modern machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Author Expertise: Griffiths (Princeton University) and Chater (University of Warwick) are global leaders in cognitive modelling and decision theory.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Foundations of Bayesian Inference
- The Bayesian Brain Hypothesis
- Perception and Probabilistic Prediction
- Learning, Memory, and Generalisation
- Language, Meaning, and Communication
- Decision-Making under Uncertainty
- Computational Models of Rational Thought
- AI, Cognition, and the Future of Human–Machine Understanding
Who Should Read This Book?
- Researchers and students in cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience
- AI and machine-learning professionals exploring human-inspired models
- Philosophers of mind and computational rationality
- Educators and data scientists interested in Bayesian theory
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FAQs
- Is this a technical or general-readers book?
- It balances depth and accessibility — suitable for both professionals and intellectually curious readers.
- Does it include mathematical content?
- Yes, but presented clearly with intuitive explanations and illustrative examples.
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- Orders will ship immediately upon UK release in November 2024.
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