Date of Defense
8-22-1997
Department
Philosophy
First Advisor
Dr. E. Thomas Lawson
Second Advisor
Dr. Sylvia Culp
Third Advisor
Dr. Arthur Falk
Abstract
In this paper, I examine the broad characteristics of modularity and their consequences as proposed by Fodor. Additionally, I explore another theory of modularity which incorporates many of the same characteristics presented by Dan Sperber in Explaining Culture: A Naturalistic Approach. After analyzing modularity, I investigate if the two theories of modularity could provide an explanation of the phenomena of learning. I argue that the explanations of learning offered by both Sperber and Fodor are problematic.
Recommended Citation
Cabasaan, Rachel, "Learning and Modularity" (1997). Honors Theses. 1862.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1862
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only