Evaluate computationalism as an account of the mind

Evaluate Computationalism as an Account of the Mind

The most fundamental idea of the theory of compuatationalism is that our minds are computers. Just like computers our minds need an input in order to give an output. Searle, somewhat blatantly asked, ‘Is the brain’s mind a computer programme?’ Could it be said that computationalism is an adequate account of the mind?
When I think of a computer I automatically think of the PC in front of which I am sitting whilst typing this essay. A computer, of course, can be much more complex but the most basic of computers have recursive functions. They start out with basic, simple function and then this is gradually added to, making it more and more complex. A computer will also have registers. These are normally very simplistic and can usually only perform a limited number of tasks, for example, on and off. At this point I have to draw a comparison between the human mind and computers. As babies we can only perform c...