Delusional Predictions and Explanations

In both cognitive science and philosophy, many theorists have recently appealed to a predictive processing framework offer explanations of why certain individuals form delusional beliefs. One aim this essay will be illustrate how one could plausibly develop account in different ways for the onset kinds delusions. However, second discuss two significant limitations framework. First, I shall draw on structure explanatory why-questions argue that theories can only partially explain formation Second, cannot implausible hypotheses are generated. Yet understanding an agent even generates hypothesis is crucial step she eventually comes believe it. The final section presents three alternative process generation might functionally divergent cases cognition.