Explain the origins and arguments for the modularity of human cognitive abilities and
compare to the general-purpose problem solver model. What is the theory of Jerry Fodor and
how does it differ from Noam Chomsky’s views and the “massive modularity” thesis. Make
references to the issues of this course given in lecture; that is, analyze your selected theory
dispute in terms of scientific inference, scientific explanation, realism and antirealism,
rationality of theory choice, and/or possible bias from external values.
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