The society of mind
A carefully selected reference by Marvin Minsky connecting history & philosophy with mathematical ideas, methods, or applications. The book is included for readers building a serious foundation in mathematics and AI.
About the author
A philosopher and scientist, Marvin Minsky is universally regarded as one of the world's leading authorities in the field of artificial intelligence, having made fundamental contributions in the sectors of robotics and computer-aided learning technologies. In recent years he has worked chiefly on imparting to machines the human capacity for common-sense reasoning. His book Society of Mind is considered a basic text for exploring intellectual structure and function, and for understanding the diversity of the mechanisms interacting in intelligence and thought. Minsky received his BA and PhD in mathematics from Harvard and Princeton, respectively. In 1951 he built the SNARC, the first neural network simulator. His other inventions include mechanical hands and other robotic devices, the confocal scanning microscope, the "Muse" synthesizer for musical variations (with E. Fredkin), and the first LOGO "turtle" (with S. Papert). [(source)][1] [1]: https://www.media.mit.edu/people/minsky
Why it matters
This catalog entry is useful for readers who want more than a quick tutorial. It places mathematical concepts in a wider technical context and can support independent study, university work, research preparation, or an AI project. Check the edition, prerequisites, and publisher description before buying.