John Haugeland

John Haugeland was an influential philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. He explored how thinking, understanding, and consciousness relate to human experience and artificial intelligence. Haugeland argued that genuine intelligence involves not just processing information, but also engaging with the world in rich, meaningful ways. He famously coined the term "going on about things" to emphasize the importance of context and social interaction in cognition. His writings challenge simplistic views of intelligence, advocating for a deeper understanding of what it means to think and understand, both in humans and machines.