Philosophy of perception : a contemporary introduction / William Fish.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fish, William, 1972-

Series:

Routledge contemporary introductions to philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Perception (Philosophy).

Local Subjects:

Perception (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

ix, 177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

polychrome

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The philosophy of perception investigates the nature of our sensory experiences and their relation to reality. Raising questions about the conscious character of perceptual experiences, how they enable us to acquire knowledge of the world in which we live, and what exactly it is we are aware of when we hallucinate or dream, the philosophy of perception is a growing area of interest in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind." "William Fish's Philosophy of Perception introduces the subject thematically, setting out the major theories of perception together with their motivations and attendant problems. While providing historical background to debates in the field, this comprehensive overview focuses on recent presentations and defenses of the different theories and looks beyond visual perception to take into account the role of other senses." "With summaries and suggested further reading at the end of each chapter, this is an ideal introduction to the philosophy of perception."--Jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: Three key principles

Sense datum theories

Adverbial theories

Belief acquisition theories

Intentional theories

Disjunctive theories

Perception and causation

Perception and the sciences of the mind

Perception and other sense modalities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Fish, William, 1972- Philosophy of perception.

ISBN:

9780415999113

0415999111

9780415999120

041599912X

OCLC:

368025275

Publisher Number:

99978573427

Access Restriction:

University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login on and off-campus.