Perceptual and conceptual content of human consciousness--a perspective of the philosophy of mind.
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The relation of the perceptual and the conceptual aspect of human mental states and process is discussed in light of some recent discussions. Several philosophical arguments for and against the conclusion that perceptual content is a non-conceptual type of representation are presented and critically assessed. The possibility of an objective criterion for resolving the issue, independent of introspective reports and intuitive conjectures, is considered.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Collegium antropologicum
دوره 25 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001