Understanding is essentially linguistic
Understanding involves no assumption about biological or internal processes, but is inferred from behavioural performance. Handling linguistic information by relying on context and acting in accordance with rules is sufficient for understanding.


Klaus Obermeier, 1983.
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Artificial Intelligence »Artificial Intelligence
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The Chinese Room Argument [4] »The Chinese Room Argument [4]
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Understanding arises from right causal powers »Understanding arises from right causal powers
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Biological Naturalism »Biological Naturalism
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