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A Theory of Perceptual Objects

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ID10351663
AuthorsEdward J Green (0000-0001-5607-8139, MIT, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume99
Issue3
Pages663-693
Publication date2018-06-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePhilosophy and Phenomenological Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0031-8205 • E-ISSN: 1933-1592
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/phpr.12521
OpenAlexW2806376877
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited91

Objects are central in visual, auditory, and tactual perception. But what counts as a perceptual object? I address this question via a structural unity schema, which specifies how a collection of parts must be arranged to compose an object for perception. On the theory I propose, perceptual objects are composed of parts that participate in causally sustained regularities. I argue that this theory falls out of a compelling account of the function of object perception, and illustrate its applications to multisensory perception. I also argue that the account avoids problems faced by standard views of visual and auditory objects

Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Information retrieval · Object (grammar · Perception · Schema (genetic algorithms · Visual Objects · Visual perception · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis · Artificial Intelligence · Communication · Computer Science · Multisensory perception and integration · Neuroscience · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies · Psychology

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Unique citing works16
Citations per year3,2
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16
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