As a highly intelligent creature, human beings have never stopped pursuing cognition. Cognitive philosophy, as a philosophical discipline that studies human cognition and knowledge, addresses the process of human cognition of the world, the limitations of cognition, and the nature of cognition. This article will take a look at the content that has been recognized, has not yet been recognized, and is not cognizable.
Already cognizant
1.Perception of the outside world:
Human beings receive information from the external world through their sensory organs, and transform it into perception, perception, and then cognition. Through our senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, we are able to perceive information such as natural landscapes, the shape of objects, the frequency of sounds, smells, and the texture of objects.
The perceived signals are further processed and interpreted by the brain to form an understanding and cognition of external things. Neuroscience research has revealed the important role of the brain in the process of information processing, especially the key position of the cerebral cortex in cognitive activities.
Human cognition depends on the use and transmission of language, and through verbal communication, we are able to understand each other's thoughts and experiences more deeply. The production of speech, the understanding of semantics, and the expression of language all involve the development of cognitive abilities.
2.Awareness of the Inner Self:
In addition to the perception of the outside world, human beings also recognize themselves. This relates to the field of study of psychology and consciousness. Psychologists reveal the laws and mechanisms of human internal cognition by studying mental activities such as consciousness, perception, memory, and thinking.
Self-perception includes the perception of one's own emotions, beliefs, self-worth, and self-awareness. Through introspection and reflection, people re-examine their actions and thoughts, thereby deepening their knowledge and understanding of themselves. This inner self-perception is an important foundation for the development and maturity of the human individual.
Not yet recognized
1.Unsolved Mysteries:
There are many problems that human beings have not yet fully understood and recognized, such as the origin of the universe, the nature of life, and the emergence of human consciousness. These questions have plagued scientists and philosophers and have become a hot field of scientific research.
These unsolved mysteries reflect the limitations and inadequacies of human cognition. Despite the tremendous progress that humanity has made in terms of technology and knowledge, we still face many unanswered questions that need to be explored and researched continuously.
2.Limitations of Human Cognition:
There are certain limitations to human cognitive abilities. Our sensory organs can only perceive a limited range of information, and for some small or extreme cases, they cannot accurately perceive and understand.
The human mind is also affected by certain cognitive biases and cognitive errors, such as attention biases, memory distortions, and reasoning errors. These limitations limit our comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the world.
3.The development of science and the accumulation of knowledge
Although we may not be able to answer all the questions, the development of science and the accumulation of knowledge have allowed us to gradually expand the boundaries of our knowledge of the world. Through the use of the scientific method, through observation, experimentation and theoretical construction, we are able to accumulate new knowledge and expand our understanding of nature and human beings.
Advances in science have also enabled us to better address challenges and solve problems. From discovering the best methods of disease to exploring the mysteries of the universe, science has allowed us to understand more deeply the laws of the world.
Not knowable
1.Abstract Concepts and Philosophical Reflections:
Certain abstract concepts, such as time, space, meaning, beauty, etc., are beyond the scope of our normal perception and understanding. These concepts cannot be directly observed through our senses, and their essence needs to be explored through philosophical reflection and rational deduction.
Although we cannot directly recognize these abstract concepts, they play an important role in the development of human thinking and culture. Thinking in the philosophical fields of ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, etc., allows us to understand more deeply the inner world of human beings and the meaning of abstract concepts.
2.The Mystery of Human Consciousness:
Human consciousness is an extremely challenging issue in cognitive philosophy. Although we can describe and study brain activity and cognitive processes, we have not yet fully understood the nature and mechanisms of consciousness.
The subjectivity and subjectivity of consciousness make it difficult for us to fully grasp it from a third-person perspective. The relationship between the emergence of consciousness and our self-perception remains a mystery that requires further research and exploration.
Summary
Cognitive philosophy is the question of what humans already know, what they have not yet known, and what they cannot know. We have come to know the information of the outside world, our self-knowledge, and some of our scientific knowledge. But we also have to face the limitations of human cognition and unsolved puzzles, such as the origin of the universe, the creation of consciousness, etc. At the same time, some abstract concepts and the nature of human consciousness are beyond the scope of our cognition. Despite this, the development of science and the accumulation of knowledge continue to expand the boundaries of our understanding of the world. Through philosophical reflection and rational deduction, we are able to explore more deeply the mysteries of abstract concepts and human consciousness. The exploration of cognitive philosophy makes us more aware of the complexity and incompleteness of human cognition, and also stimulates our continuous pursuit and exploration of cognition.