The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence by Margaret A. Boden (Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences, Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, School of Cognitive and Computing Sciences, University of Sussex)
Is `artificial intelligence' a contradiction in terms? Could computers (in principle) model every aspect of the mind, including logic, language, and emotion? What of the more brain-like, connectionist computers: could they really understand, even if digital computers cannot? This collection of classic and contemporary readings (which includes an editor's introduction and an up-to-date reading list) provides a clearly signposted pathway into hotly disputed philosophical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence.