Perceptual capacities, discrimination, and the senses

Abstract In this paper, I defend a new theory of the nature and individuation perceptual capacities. argue that we need capacities to explain modal facts about what sorts phenomenal states one can be in. my view by arguing for three adequacy constraints on capacities: must individuated at least partly in terms their place hierarchy capacities, where these include senses themselves; an adequate account sensitive empirical considerations; should accommodate capacity perceive. arrive considering how Schellenberg’s fails, before defending developing alternative line with constraints. which there are few, coarse-grained fulfil complex explanatory roles because they evaluatively gradable many axes. Finally, view, bear particularly close relation sensory modalities themselves.