Seeing, Doing, and Knowing: A Philosophical Theory of Sense Perception

ISBN-13: 9780199268504 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 384 str.

Mohan Matthen

Opis

Seeing, Doing, and Knowing is an original and comprehensive philosophical treatment of sense perception as it is currently investigated by cognitive neuroscientists. Its central theme is the task-oriented specialization of sensory systems across the biological domain; these systems coevolve with an organism's learning and action systems, providing the latter with classifications of external objects in terms of sensory categories purpose--built for their need. On the basis of this central idea, Matthen presents novel theories of perceptual similarity, content, and realism. His work will be a stimulating resource for a wide range of scholars and students across philosophy and psychology.

Recenzje

Matthen has many fascinating things to say ... [he] is a first-class philosopher with an imposing command opf the scientific literature. Even if one doesn't agree with the big picture he paints (I don't), you will surely learn an enormous amount by watching him paint it (I did) ... The book bubbles with important ideas.