Author Description
This Work Is A Collaboration Between A Philosopher And A Neuroscientist. It Focuses On One Of The Most Basic Human Functions - Vision. Its Emphasis Is On The Dual Systems Theory Hypothesis, The Theory That Two Separate Visual Systems Operate Within The Brain. Pierre Jacob And Marc Jeannerod. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the validity and implications of the dual systems theory hypothesis regarding human visual cognition. The authors, a philosopher and a neuroscientist, synthesize empirical data from clinical neurology and experimental psychology to argue that the human brain processes visual information through two distinct, functionally specialized systems. By bridging the gap between philosophical inquiry and neurobiological evidence, the text provides a framework for understanding how visual perception informs both action and conscious awareness.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the dual systems theory hypothesis
- Integration of neuroanatomical data and philosophical reasoning
- Examination of visual processing pathways in the human brain
- Discussion of the relationship between perception and motor control
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive history of visual perception research
- Excludes detailed clinical case studies of rare visual pathologies
- Does not address the sociological or cultural aspects of visual interpretation
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a significant interdisciplinary contribution to the study of visual cognition. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of both cognitive science and philosophical terminology.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191584908
ISBN-13:
9780191584909
Psychology
Philosophy of
Neuroscience