Description
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.
About the Author
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.
