The Contents of Experience : Essays on Perception

The nature of perception has long been a central question in philosophy. It is of central importance not just for the philosophy of mind, but also for epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science. This volume represents the best of the latest research on perception, with contributions from some of the leading philosophers in the area, including Christopher Peacocke, Brian O´Shaughnessy and Michael Tye. As well as discussing traditional problems, the essays also approach the topic in light of recent research on mental content and representation. Contents: Preface; 1. Introduction Tim Crane; 2. The puzzle of experience J. J. Valberg; 3. How to interpret ´direct perception´ Paul Snowdon; 4. Experience and its objects E. J. Lowe; 5. Scenarios, concepts and perception Christopher Peacocke; 6. The nonconceptual content of experience Tim Crane; 7. Visual qualia and visual content Michael Tye; 8. The projective theory of sensory content Thomas Baldwin; 9. Sight and touch Michael Martin; 10. The diversity and unity of action and perception Brian O´Shaughnessy; References; Index.