Da Pos (2008) A Phenomenological Instead of a Psychophysical Definition of Visual Illusions

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A Phenomenological Instead of a Psychophysical Definition of Visual Illusions

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Author:

Da Pos, Osvaldo (University of Padova)

JOURNAL:

Gestalt Theory - An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 30(2), 181 - 190.

YEAR:

2008

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

Visual perception, object identity, perceptual illusions, Gestalt psychology, Gestalt theory

DISCIPLINE:

Psychology

HTTP:

http://gestalttheory.net/gth/

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-444-820 (Last edited on 2008/08/20 11:36:13 GMT-6)

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ABSTRACT:
The traditional definition of perceptual illusion is critically discussed. To avoid the theoretical limitations of a definition which includes the opposition of the physical versus perceptual domain, a phenomenological definition is proposed which seems to include all possible cases of what usually is intended for perceptual illusions. Some relevant theories about object identity are mentioned and the concept of illusion is confronted with that of phenomenal reality (Michotte). Few examples are given of the different kinds of illusion which can be perceived as a function of the object identity.

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