Space-Perception and the Philosophy of Science

Drawing on the phenomenological tradition in the philosophy of science and philosophy of nature, Patrick Heelan concludes that perception is a cognitive, world-building act, and is therefore never absolute or finished.

About the author

Patrick A. Heelan is Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Summary

Drawing on the phenomenological tradition in the philosophy of science and philosophy of nature, this title states that perception is a cognitive, world-building act, and is therefore never absolute or finished.

Product details

• Authors: Heelan, Patrick A. Heelan, Heelan Patrick A.
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.01.1989
• EAN: 9780520057395
• ISBN: 978-0-520-05739-5
• No. of pages: 300
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Perception, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Philosophy of Science, Cognition and cognitive psychology