Valentin Forch
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Valentin Forch is a leading voice in the philosophy of cognitive science, with a sharp focus on the nature of the minimal self and the foundations of social cognition. His most influential work, "Building and Understanding the Minimal Self" (2021), has garnered 5 citations and stands as a pivotal contribution to the field. In this paper, Forch masterfully bridges two often-disparate research traditions: the abstract, predictive models of cognitive science and the embodied, constructive approaches of cognitive developmental robotics. By identifying and reconciling these movements, he offers a novel framework for understanding how a basic, pre-reflective sense of self emerges from sensorimotor interaction. Forch’s work is notable for its methodological sophistication, demonstrating how philosophical analysis can directly inform and be informed by empirical and engineering practices. His research provides a crucial roadmap for students and scholars seeking to navigate the complex interdisciplinary terrain of selfhood, agency, and embodiment.
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- 1Building and Understanding the Minimal Self5 citations · 2021