ABSTRACT

This book attempts to address both the engineering issue and the philosophical issue of a machine. It demonstrates the viability of the engineering project and presents the philosopher's specifications to the cognitive-scientist-cum-engineer as to what will count as a primitive android.

part One

The Engineer’s Project

chapter 2|6 pages

Pure Versus Impure Models of Agency

chapter 3|36 pages

Integrated System Programming

chapter 4|4 pages

Defusing Android Skepticism

part Two|47 pages

The Philosopher’s Project

chapter 8|6 pages

Degrees of Consciousness

chapter 9|2 pages

Conclusion

part Three|12 pages

The Mystic’s Project

chapter 10|10 pages

A Dialogue