Deducing, Skill and Knowledge

Author:

Wu Wayne

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter applies the structure of action to understanding reasoning in deduction. It examines both semantic and syntactic aspects of deduction. On semantic aspects, it shows that in deducing, a subject focuses cognitive attention in moving from premises to conclusion. Cognitive attention narrows. Psychological theories are drawn on to support a shift in cognitive attention during reasoning. On syntactical aspects, it shows that reasoners, through learning that focuses attention, become sensitive to logical form and respond by attending to said form in order to draw the correct conclusion. In both cases, deduction involves shifts of cognitive attention. Learning to construct proofs involves joint attention that leads to the acquisition of schemas, knowledge structures that provide a bias on solving the Selection Problem during reasoning. Carroll’s paradox is addressed by showing how the concept of a bias can resolve the paradox.

Publisher

Oxford University PressOxford

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