Abstract
Two different meanings of “understanding” are central to the question, “Can a computer understand?” The traditions associated with these two meanings are briefly traced, focusing on the continental “verstehen” tradition. It is argued that a beneficial dialog can emerge between these traditions, and that the presentations herein selected contribute to such a dialog.
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Galbraith, M. TheVerstehen tradition. Mind Mach 5, 525–531 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00974983
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00974983