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What is iso and what is morphic in isomorphism?

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Isomorphism is not a simple concept. As a rule, the term applies to geometrical sameness. However, mathematicians use the term to denote algebriac linear, invertible relationships. Substantively there is also a problem: isomorphism may refer to the brain-experience relation, to the brain-environment relation, or to a three-way relationship of all of these. This commentary summarizes work done and discussions by the author with Wolfgang Köhler regarding these meanings of isomorphism.

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Pribram, K.H. What is iso and what is morphic in isomorphism?. Psychol. Res 46, 329–332 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00309066

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