Problems of Vision: Rethinking the Causal Theory of Perception by Gerald Vision

Description: Problems of Vision by Gerald Vision The author examines current philosophical problems concerning perception, in particular visual perception. He defends a species of "direct realism" according to which perceiving is taken to be a two-place relation between perceivers and mind-independent objects in the environment. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this book Gerald Vision argues for a new causal theory, one that engages provocatively with direct realism and makes no use of a now discredited subjectivism. Author Biography Gerald Vision is Professor of Philosophy at Temple University. Review "Vision sets out an original and provocative account of visual perception; advances important, and often devastating, criticisms of a wide range of familiar philosophical theses bearing on the character of perception; and does so in a way that makes evident his mastery of the territory."--John Heil, Davidson College"Vision sets out an original and provocative account of visual perception; advances important, and often devastating, criticisms of a wide range of familiar philosophical theses bearing on the character of perception; and does so in a way that makes evident his mastery of the territory."--John Heil, Davidson College"Excellent....The discussions of the nature of visual episodes and the role of causation in perception are superb. Moreover, the overall theory of vision that emerges is well-defended and intuitively compelling."--Brian P. McLaughlin, Rutgers University Long Description In this book Gerald Vision argues for a new causal theory, one that engages provocatively with direct realism and makes no use of a now discredited subjectivism. Review Text "Vision sets out an original and provocative account of visual perception; advances important, and often devastating, criticisms of a wide range of familiar philosophical theses bearing on the character of perception; and does so in a way that makes evident his mastery of the territory."--John Heil, Davidson College"Vision sets out an original and provocative account of visual perception; advances important, and often devastating, criticisms of a wide range of familiar philosophical theses bearing on the character of perception; and does so in a way that makes evident his mastery of the territory."--John Heil, Davidson College"Excellent....The discussions of the nature of visual episodes and the role of causation in perception are superb. Moreover, the overall theory of vision that emerges is well-defended and intuitively compelling."--Brian P. McLaughlin, Rutgers University Review Quote "Vision sets out an original and provocative account of visual perception;advances important, and often devastating, criticisms of a wide range offamiliar philosophical theses bearing on the character of perception; and doesso in a way that makes evident his mastery of the territory."--John Heil,Davidson College Details ISBN0195104986 Author Gerald Vision Short Title PROBLEMS OF VISION Language English ISBN-10 0195104986 ISBN-13 9780195104981 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1997 Illustrations 1 line drawing, bibliography Subtitle Rethinking the Causal Theory of Perception Position Professor of Philosophy Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of Philosophy, Temple University DOI 10.1604/9780195104981 UK Release Date 1997-03-13 AU Release Date 1997-03-13 NZ Release Date 1997-03-13 US Release Date 1997-03-13 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 1997-03-13 DEWEY 121.34 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 288 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53305283;

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