I would second that. There are some relevant papers on my home page:
http://www.ukzn.ac.za/undphil/collier/papers/InformationCausationComputation.pdf
http://logica.ugent.be/philosophica/fulltexts/75-4.pdf
http://www.ukzn.ac.za/undphil/collier/papers/Information%20in%20Biological%20Systems.pdf
John
Why not situation theory, or Barwise and Seligman's channel theory?
Jacob
john.holg...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
> Stanley, Christophe
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> IMO we need to develop a comprehensive Grammar of Information which
> embraces not only semantics and syntax but also modality, case, aspect
> , tense etc a
Loet, Karl, Steven --
> S: The difference between us and animals is basically language.
> S: Why not 'check out' 'Biosemiotics'?
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> STAN
Dear Stan,
I don't understand the "bio" in this. If we distinguish between two systems
of reference for knowledge -- discursive knowledge to be a
Stanley, Christophe
I agree natural language probably separates hominids from other primates etc. But what about 'information'?
And inferencing? Remember 'Chrysippus's dog' who infers to the best explanation (abduction) when on reaching a junction of three paths sniffs two for the scent of his
Dear Stan. Loet, List ...
It is simply incorrect to assume that language distinguishes our
species. Many species make use of language and, within the limits of
physiology, construct marks to communicate persistently with other
members of their species. It is the opposable thumb and other asp
The key word is CONTRASTING. Whatever it is we discuss, we contrast it to
that we do not discuss. Therein lies a great danger and opportunity.
Contrasting that what is a part of our knowledge with that which we do not
know we can get used to the idea of foreground and background. We utilise
trhe fo
> S: The difference between us and animals is basically language.
> S: Why not 'check out' 'Biosemiotics'?
>
> STAN
Dear Stan,
I don't understand the "bio" in this. If we distinguish between two systems
of reference for knowledge -- discursive knowledge to be attributed to
interhuma
Christophe --
Dear FIS colleagues,
Knowledge is a wide and interesting subject as applied to us humans. But what
about knowledge in the world of animals ?
What about an evolutionary approach to knowledge that takes into account
simpler forms of knowledge management as existing in animals ?
