The modularity of mind hypothesis, as defended by the philosopher Jerry Fodor (1983), has many implications for understanding how the mind works and how neuroscientists might approach the brain in ...

The way a person’s brain is “wired” directly impacts how well they perform simple and complex tasks, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University. The brain is organized into different ...

Trying to characterize the “architecture of the mind” is one of the central projects in cognitive science. From understanding what neurons actually do, to designating certain brain regions as ...