The Contents of Experience: Essays on Perception

by Tim Crane (Editor)

Overview

The nature of perception has long been a central question in philosophy. It is of central importance not just for the philosophy of mind, but also for epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science. This volume represents the best of the latest research on perception, with contributions from some of the leading philosophers in the area, including Christopher Peacocke, Brian O'Shaughnessy and Michael Tye. As well as discussing traditional problems, the essays also approach the topic in light of recent research on mental content and representation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521173179
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/03/2011
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.91(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction Tim Crane; 2. The puzzle of experience J. J. Valberg; 3. How to interpret 'direct perception' Paul Snowdon; 4. Experience and its objects E. J. Lowe; 5. Scenarios, concepts and perception Christopher Peacocke; 6. The nonconceptual content of experience Tim Crane; 7. Visual qualia and visual content Michael Tye; 8. The projective theory of sensory content Thomas Baldwin; 9. Sight and touch Michael Martin; 10. The diversity and unity of action and perception Brian O'Shaughnessy; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"This is a solid volume of essays. The essays are current and focused on core issues....all are competent contributions to the discussion." Stephen R. C. Hicks, Review of Metaphysics

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