PHIL 423 - Philosophy and Visual Perception

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Hatfield. The course will begin with a systematic overview of theories of visual perception and their relation to philosophy, from Ptolemy to Marr. It will then address selected philosophical themes, including the interaction between seeing and knowing (or believing), the metaphysics of seeing, and the role of imagery in thought.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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