Siegel, Susanna (Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, Harvard U
Rationality of Perception
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198823025
- author:
- Siegel, Susanna (Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, Harvard U
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 151mm X 218mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Epistemology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Rationality of Perception by Susanna Siegel Perception is often seen as a straightforward source of new information, but this view overlooks its complex relationship with reasoning. In this thought-provoking book, philosopher Susanna Siegel argues that perception itself can be rational or irrational, and that our beliefs, fears, and desires can significantly influence what we perceive. Siegel explores how unjustified influences on perception can lead to irrational experiences, and how these experiences in turn affect our beliefs. She examines the consequences of psychological and cultural influences on perception, drawing on examples from racism, emotion, self-defense law, and scientific theories. By systematically distinguishing different kinds of influences on perception, Siegel builds a theory that sheds new light on the nature of perception and its relationship to rationality. This book offers a nuanced analysis of how our perceptions are shaped by various factors, revealing the far-reaching consequences of psychological and cultural influences on our understanding of the world.
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