Idealism and materialism in perception.
Perception January 1, 2015 DOI: 10.1068/p7927 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractKoenderink claims that most perception researchers mistakenly believe in an objective reality observed by an 'All Seeing Eye.' This assertion stems from his metaphysical idealism, which has weaknesses including dualism and foundationalism. Arguments from modern philosophy of science support the existence of an objective material reality. Koenderink's enactivism is contrasted with his idealism, and phenomenology and cognitive science are shown to be complementary rather than mutually exclusive.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 17 |
| Key finding | Argues that Koenderink's metaphysical idealism is flawed due to dualism and foundationalism, and that objective material reality exists, with phenomenology and cognitive science being complementary. |
Abstract
Koenderink (2014, Perception, 43, 1-6) has said most Perception readers are deluded, because they believe an 'All Seeing Eye' observes an objective reality. We trace the source of Koenderink's assertion to his metaphysical idealism, and point to two major weaknesses in his position-namely, its dualism and foundationalism. We counter with arguments from modern philosophy of science for the existence of an objective material reality, contrast Koenderink's enactivism to his idealism, and point to ways in which phenomenology and cognitive science are complementary and not mutually exclusive.