Against intellectualism about skill

Abstract This paper will argue that intellectualism about skill—the contention skilled performance is without exception guided by proposition knowledge—is fundamentally flawed. It exposes intellectualists skill run into intractable theoretical problems in explicating a role for their novel conceit of practical modes presentation. then examines proposed solution Carlotta Pavese which seeks to identify presentation with motor representations guide sensorimotor action. We this identification problematic on empirical and grounds, and—as such—it fails deliver its explanatory ambitions. In the final analysis, it be argued is, any case, superfluous when comes accounting aspects purports explain.