Perceptual experiences of particularity
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چکیده
Philosophers of perception often claim that usual perceptual experiences not only present particulars but also phenomenally them as particulars. Nevertheless, despite the initial plausibility this thesis, it is clear what exactly means to say particularity presented. The paper aims provide a deeper analysis objects In doing so, I distinguish two theses regarding presented particularity: Generic Particularity and Specific Particularity. According first vision presents objects, understood general characteristic may be shared by many entities. second thesis states an individual unique each particular. argue that, relying on knowledge concerning functioning mechanisms, does generic has certain abilities for presenting specific particularity.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Inquiry
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0046-9580', '1945-7243']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0020174x.2021.1976270