Abstract

GARCIA, Claudia Lorena. Funciones y homología funcional en las ciencias cognitivas. Crítica (Méx., D.F.) [online]. 2014, vol.46, n.137, pp.3-36.  Epub Jan 07, 2020. ISSN 0011-1503.

In this paper, I sketchily present my proposal of a concept of functional homology, along with some empirical criteria. I argue that such concept is necessary for the construction of a rigorous and complete evolutionary cognitive science. Next, I consider the question as to which concept of function -whether a systems-analysis or a selectionist one- better fits my concept of functional homology, and conclude that the systems-analysis notion (originally proposed by Robert Cummins) coheres best with that concept.

Keywords : cognitive evolution; cladistics; cognitive systems; descent with modifications; functional systems.

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