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The Great Philosophers: Turing

By Andrew Hodges
Series: GREAT PHILOSOPHERS
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The Great Philosophers: Turing by Andrew Hodges offers an insightful exploration into the life and mind of Alan Turing, a groundbreaking figure in computer science and artificial intelligence. The book delves into Turing's philosophical ideas, examining how his revolutionary work with mathematical logic and computation theory has influenced not only technology but also our understanding of the mind itself. Through this examination, Hodges highlights the profound impact Turing's theories have had on both philosophical thought and modern technological advancements.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration if you're fascinated by the intersection of philosophy, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. It delves into the profound ideas and influential life of Alan Turing, revealing how his groundbreaking work reshaped our understanding of mind and machine. This is perfect for readers intrigued by the philosophical impact of technology and the story of one of the most brilliant thinkers of the 20th century.

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'Can machines think?' Alan Turing
From code-breaker in World War II to Artificial Intelligence - a highly accessible, fascinating account of the remarkable Alan Turing.

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From WW2 code-breaker to Artificial Intelligence - a fascinating account of the remarkable Alan Turing.

Alan Turing's 1936 paper On Computable Numbers was a landmark of twentieth-century thought. It not only provided the principle of the post-war computer, but also gave an entirely new approach to the philosophy of the mind.

Influenced by his crucial codebreaking work during the war, and by practical pioneering of the first electronic computers, Turing argued that all the operations of the mind could be performed by computers. His thesis is the cornerstone of modern Artificial Intelligence.

Andrew Hodges gives a fresh analysis of Turing's work, relating it to his extraordinary life.

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  • The Great Philosophers: Turing
    From WW2 code-breaker to Artificial Intelligence - a fascinating account of the remarkable Alan Turing. Alan Turing's 1936 paper On Computable Numbers was a landmark of twentieth-century thought. It not only provided the principle of the post-war computer, but also gave an entirely new approach to the philosophy of the mind. Influenced by his crucial codebreaking work during the war,...
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The virtue of Andrew Hodges' contribution on Turing in the series is in its depth despite its brevity, making complex ideas accessible and affordable to a broad audience. This series aims to enhance the cultural appreciation of philosophy through both style and substance, and the book is regarded as part of a promising and enriching venture into philosophical thought.

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ISBN: 9781474616782

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Andrew Hodges is Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics at Wadham College, Oxford University. His classic text of 1983, since translated into several languages, created a new kind of biography, with mathematics, science, computing, war history, philosophy and gay liberation woven into a single personal narrative. He is an active contributor to the mathematics of fundamental physics, as a follower of Roger Penrose. See www.turing.org.uk for further material.

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