Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind (ISBN 9780262049412)

Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind, edited by Thomas L. Griffiths and Nick Chater, presents cutting-edge research showing how Bayesian probability theory provides a unified framework for understanding how the human mind learns, infers, and decides. This book brings together leading thinkers in cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and AI to illustrate how Bayesian reasoning bridges human and machine intelligence.

Product Details

• Title: Bayesian Models of Cognition: Reverse Engineering the Mind
• Editors: Thomas L. Griffiths; Nick Chater
• Publisher: MIT Press
• ISBN-13: 9780262049412
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 520+
• Price: $69.99
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What This Book Covers

• The Bayesian Mind: How probabilistic reasoning models cognition, learning, and perception
• Core Topics: Inference, uncertainty, decision-making, and cognitive representation
• Interdisciplinary Insights: Links between AI, psychology, linguistics, and neuroscience
• Reverse Engineering the Mind: Using computational models to predict human thought and behavior
• Applications: From machine learning to human problem-solving and visual perception

Key Features

• Comprehensive synthesis of Bayesian cognitive modeling approaches
• Contributions from global experts in AI, behavioral science, and computational psychology
• Explains how Bayesian methods simulate human intelligence and learning
• Published by MIT Press — the gold standard in cognitive science and AI research

Who Should Read This Book?

• Cognitive scientists and psychologists
• AI and machine learning researchers
• Computational modelers and neuroscientists
• Graduate students exploring Bayesian approaches to cognition

FAQs

Does it require prior math or programming knowledge?

Basic familiarity with probability and cognitive science concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

Is this a textbook or research anthology?

It’s an advanced research volume featuring chapters by leading scientists and theoreticians.

Is this relevant for AI professionals?

Yes — the book connects human reasoning models directly to machine learning and AI inference principles.

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