Deep Learning and Knowledge

This paper considers the question of what kind of knowledge is produced by deep learning. Ryle’s concept of <i>knowledge how</i> is examined and is contrasted with <i>knowledge with a rationale</i>. It is then argued that deep neural networks do produce knowledge how, but, be...

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Main Author: Donald Gillies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/15/11/720
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Summary:This paper considers the question of what kind of knowledge is produced by deep learning. Ryle’s concept of <i>knowledge how</i> is examined and is contrasted with <i>knowledge with a rationale</i>. It is then argued that deep neural networks do produce knowledge how, but, because of their opacity, they do not in general, though there may be some special cases to the contrary, produce knowledge with a rationale. It is concluded that the distinction between knowledge how and knowledge with a rationale is a useful one for judging whether a particular application of deep learning AI is appropriate.
ISSN:2078-2489