Active Perception in the History of Philosophy: From Plato to Modern Philosophy (Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind, 14)
by José Filipe Silva, Mikko Yrjönsuuri
This scholarly volume traces the history of active perception in philosophy from Plato to modern times. Part of the Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind series, it explores how perception has been conceptualized as an active process across eras, offering in-depth analyses of key philosophical developments.
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This book examines the concept of active perception within the history of philosophy, tracing its development from Plato to modern thinkers. It highlights how philosophers have viewed perception not as passive reception but as an engaged, dynamic activity of the mind.
Edited by José Filipe Silva and Mikko Yrjönsuuri, the work is part of the Studies in the History of Philosophy of Mind series, volume 14. It brings together scholarly contributions that analyze key texts and ideas spanning ancient, medieval, and modern periods.
The volume underscores the continuity and transformation of perceptual theories, offering a comprehensive look at how active perception shapes philosophical understandings of knowledge, sensation, and cognition.
Through detailed historical analysis, it provides insights into enduring debates on the nature of perception and its role in human experience.
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