In 1950 Alan Turing (1912-1954) published his famous article, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" in the journal Mind. This article is arguably the most influential and widely read article in the philosophy of artificial intelligence. Indeed, most of the debate in the philosophy of artificial intelligence over the last fifty years concerns issues that were raised and discussed by Turing. Turing's genius was not only in developing the theory of computability but also in understanding the impact, both practical and philosophical, that computing machinery would have. Turing believed that...

In 1950 Alan Turing (1912-1954) published his famous article, "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" in the journal Mind. This article is arguably the most influential and widely read article in the philosophy of artificial intelligence. Indeed, most of the debate in the philosophy of artificial intelligence over the last fifty years concerns issues that were raised and discussed by Turing. Turing's genius was not only in developing the theory of computability but also in understanding the impact, both practical and philosophical, that computing machinery would have. Turing believed that...

This cutting edge volume provides an overview of the dynamic new field of cyberphilosophy - the intersection of philosophy and computing.

• Offers an overview of the latest developments in the dynamic new field of cyberphilosophy.
  
• Shows how computing is influencing all major areas of philosophy, and vice versa.
  
• Comprises a selection of newly written articles by international scholars.
  
• Articles are organised around five standard philosophical themes - minds, agency, reality, communication and ethics.
  
• Can...