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The Psychology of Perception A Philosophical Examination of Gestalt Theory and Derivative Theories of Perception
By D.W. Hamlyn
Copyright 1957
130 Pages
by
Routledge
130 Pages
by
Routledge
130 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1957, the primary aim of this study was to shed light upon the logical character of the psychology of perception. D.W. Hamlyn begins by delimiting the field of psychological inquiry into perception, then gives a detailed account of the types of explanation appropriate in the field. He maintains that these explanations have certain important peculiarities which distinguish... Read more
Editorial Preface. 1. Introduction 2. Explanation in the Psychology of Perception 3. The Historical Background of Gestalt Psychology 4. Gestalt Theory 5. Further Developments 6. Functionalism 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.
Biography
D. W. Hamlyn
