Parallel distributed processing is transforming the field of cognitive science. Microcognition provides a clear, readable guide to this emerging paradigm from a cognitive philosopher's point of view. It explains and explores the biological basis of PDP, its psychological importance, and its philosophical relevance.

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-- Amahl Smith, Times Literary Supplement

"Andy Clark is surely one of the brightest, wisest, wittiest philosophers working in this fast-growing field today. His examples are apt, and his writing is clear and vivid. The book is as authoritative as its tone suggests."
-- Daniel C. Dennett, Tufts University

Andy Clark is Dr. of Philosophy at the School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences at the University of Sussex.