Perception and the Physical World: Psychological and Philosophical Issues in PerceptionThe focus of this book is on conceptual and philosophical issues of perception including the classic notion of unconscious inferences in perception. The book consists of contributions from a group of internationally renowned researchers who spent a year together as distinguised fellows at the German Centre for Advanced Study. Each chapter concludes with a lively, informative debate in the form of comments and replies from the contributors of the book. ? Contributors are of prominent international reputation ? Each chapter concludes with comments and replies from the contributors of the book to give informative debate ? The only book available to blend perception and philosophy in this fashion |
Contents
The Origins of the SensationPerception Distinction | 3 |
Cognition as CodeBreaking | 21 |
Comparative Overview of Perception of Distal | 37 |
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