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Description for Perception
Paperback. This text presents classic essays on the conceptual and theoretical problems in the study of vision. In a style that is accessible to the non-expert, it lays out core issues in the theory of vision and then sets up a dialogue on the topics among philosophers and psychologists, past and present. Editor(s): Schwartz, Robert. Series: Blackwell Readings in Philosophy. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPK; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 558.
Perception presents classic essays on the conceptual and theoretical problems in the study of vision. In a style that is accessible to the non-expert, the volume lays out core issues in the theory of vision and then sets up a dialogue on the topics among philosophers and psychologists, past and present.
- Offers an accessible introduction to perception through key readings.
- Presents a dialogue among philosophers and psychologists on the science of perception.
- Contains a comprehensive introduction and provides suggestions for further reading.
- Useful for readers interested in philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, computer vision, and visual science.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Readings in Philosophy
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631224228
SKU
V9780631224228
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Ref
99-50
About Robert Schwartz
Robert Schwartz is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is the author of Vision: Variations on Some Berkeleian Themes (Blackwell, 1994), and has published widely on issues in cognition and perception.
Reviews for Perception
“Perception is an outstanding introduction to the conceptual and theoretical problems of visual perception. Robert Schwartz has integrated a well-balanced collection of clear and thought-provoking writings from influential philosophers and psychologists, extending from Aristotle to the present. Perception is essential reading for students of the philosophy and psychology of visual perception.” Donald D. Hoffman, University of California, Irvine ... Read more