Adam Toon

Adam Toon, a philosopher arguing against folk psychology, challenges the standard view of mental representation, arguing that our concept of mind is a fiction. He discusses the concept of mind as a metaphor, explores the connection between computationalism and representationism, and examines the relationship between metaphor and mental fictionalism. The podcast also delves into the history, philosophy, and science, as well as the metaphorical representations of the mind and patterns of behavior.

Dr. Adam Toon, an expert in mental fictionalism, discusses folk psychology and different approaches to the mind, including mental fictionalism and Daniel Dennett's perspective. They explore the concept of the mind as an inner world, instrumentalism, behaviorism, mental representations, intentionality, and the extended mind thesis. The episode offers valuable insights into understanding beliefs, desires, and the role of language in shaping our understanding of the mind.