From Metaphor in Humanitarian Paradigm to Computer Metaphor in Cognitive Science

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of metaphor in the humanities and computer metaphor in cognitive psychology and cognitive science in general. Issues related to the emergence and role of computer metaphor in the development of cognitive psychology are discussed. The emphasis is placed on the symbolic approach, which was of paramount importance at the initial stage of the development of cognitive psychology. Particular attention is paid to the computer metaphor in solving urgent problems of modeling the brain and cognitive abilities in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). It is concluded that the appeal to metaphors located at the intersection of the humanities and cognitive sciences and denoting various issues of AI modeling are due to the historical contexts of the development of modern science focused on the integration of knowledge of various orientations.