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'''Cognition''' (from {{Greek|γνῶσις|gnōsis}} "knowledge", via {{Latin|cognoscere}} "(to) recognise, (to) experience, to come to know") is, according to conventional definition, ''"the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses"''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cognition|url=https://www.lexico.com/definition/cognition |website=Lexico|publisher=[[w:Oxford University Press|Oxford University Press]] and [https://www.dictionary.com/ Dictionary.com]|accessdate=26. März 2021}}</ref> In terms of [[information theory]], however, it is now understood in the broadest sense as the processing of [[information]] carried out by a suitable, sufficiently complex system that controls its [[behaviour]], irrespective of whether or not [[consciousness]] is associated with it. Such cognitive systems can also be realised purely technically within wide limits, from simple [[w:centrifugal governor|centrifugal governor]]s to highly complex, computer-controlled [[automata]].
'''Cognition''' (from {{Greek|γνῶσις|gnōsis}} "knowledge", via {{Latin|cognoscere}} "(to) recognise, (to) experience, to come to know") is, according to conventional definition, ''"the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses"''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cognition|url=https://www.lexico.com/definition/cognition |website=Lexico|publisher=[[w:Oxford University Press|Oxford University Press]] and [https://www.dictionary.com/ Dictionary.com]|accessdate=24 may 2022}}</ref> In terms of [[information theory]], however, it is now understood in the broadest sense as the processing of [[information]] carried out by a suitable, sufficiently complex system that controls its [[behaviour]], irrespective of whether or not [[consciousness]] is associated with it. Such cognitive systems can also be realised purely technically within wide limits, from simple [[w:centrifugal governor|centrifugal governor]]s to highly complex, computer-controlled [[automata]].


== Literature ==
== Literature ==

Revision as of 12:25, 24 May 2022

Cognition (from Greekγνῶσις gnōsis "knowledge", via Latincognoscere "(to) recognise, (to) experience, to come to know") is, according to conventional definition, "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses".[1] In terms of information theory, however, it is now understood in the broadest sense as the processing of information carried out by a suitable, sufficiently complex system that controls its behaviour, irrespective of whether or not consciousness is associated with it. Such cognitive systems can also be realised purely technically within wide limits, from simple centrifugal governors to highly complex, computer-controlled automata.

Literature

References to the work of Rudolf Steiner follow Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works (CW or GA), Rudolf Steiner Verlag, Dornach/Switzerland, unless otherwise stated.
Email: verlag@steinerverlag.com URL: www.steinerverlag.com.
Index to the Complete Works of Rudolf Steiner - Aelzina Books
A complete list by Volume Number and a full list of known English translations you may also find at Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works
Rudolf Steiner Archive - The largest online collection of Rudolf Steiner's books, lectures and articles in English.
Rudolf Steiner Audio - Recorded and Read by Dale Brunsvold
steinerbooks.org - Anthroposophic Press Inc. (USA)
Rudolf Steiner Handbook - Christian Karl's proven standard work for orientation in Rudolf Steiner's Collected Works for free download as PDF.

References

  1. Cognition. Oxford University Press and Dictionary.com. Abgerufen am 24 may 2022.