"The Mind Doesn't Work That Way" is a critical examination of the computational theory of mind, particularly as it relates to the field of cognitive science. The book challenges the widespread assumption that the mind functions like a computer, arguing instead that the modular and domain-specific nature of mental processes cannot be fully explained by existing computational models. The author critiques the scope and limitations of artificial intelligence and cognitive science in understanding human thought, emphasizing the complexity and richness of the human mind that these models fail to account for.