A Hybrid Account of Concepts Within the Predictive Processing Paradigm

Abstract We seem to learn and use concepts in a variety of heterogenous “formats”, including exemplars, prototypes, theories. Different strategies have been proposed account for this diversity. Hybridists consider instances different formats be single concept. Pluralists think that each instance format is Eliminativists deny the pertain scientifically fruitful kind recommend eliminating notion “concept” entirely. In recent years, hybridism has received most attention support. However, we are still lacking cognitive-computational model concept representation processing would underpin hybridism. The aim paper advance understanding by grounding neuroscientific within Predictive Processing framework. suggested view, not distinct parts but arise from ways functionally unified representational structure.