Philosophy, perception, and neuroscience.
Perception January 1, 2009 DOI: 10.1068/p6025 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractRecent experiments in neuroscience and perceptual science show that virtual reality plays a role in normal visual perception and that the visual brain uses television technology. The cholinergic system in the forebrain is involved. This research illuminates the nature of perception and the relationship between phenomenal consciousness and the brain. It directly addresses criticisms from analytical philosophers, especially their support for Naive Realism.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 8 |
| Key finding | Virtual reality and television technology are used by the visual brain in normal perception, involving the cholinergic system, and this challenges philosophical support for Naive Realism. |
Abstract
This paper presents the results of some recent experiments in neuroscience and perceptual science that reveal the role of virtual reality in normal visual perception, and the use of television technology by the visual brain. This involves particularly the cholinergic system in the forebrain. This research throws new light on the nature of perception and the relation of phenomenal consciousness and its brain. It is directly relevant to criticisms by certain analytical philosophers of aspects of neuroscience relating to these matters. Particular attention is paid to their support for Naive Realism.