Artificial Intelligence

Paper Topic #3

Due:  March 22, 2012 by midnight


This paper is only for students enrolled in AI under the course PHIL 372.  Students enrolled in AI under CMSC 372 must complete the pac-man project.

Topic

Briefly summarize the Chinese Room scenario and Searle's argument.  Choose a perspective either for or against the Chinese Room and *vigorously* argue your position.  Be certain to summarize several counterarguments to your perspective and argue your defense against these counterarguments.


Formatting and Submission Instructions

  1. Your response should be clear, concise, and well-constructed.
  2. The paper must be typeset single-spaced with 12 point font and 1 inch margins, with a total length of 3-4 pages.  Include page numbers and references as needed.
  3. While the writing of the paper must be entirely your own work, I encourage you to discuss the ideas of your paper with myself and your fellow students.  Should you need assistance with writing, I encourage you to visit the college writing center.
  4. Submit your paper as an electronic document in either MS Word or PDF (preferred) to your shared CS372YourName/Project2 folder on dropbox by the due date.