Space and Vision: An Attempt to Deduce All Our Knowledge of Space From the Sense of Sight, With a Note on the Association Psychology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Henry Stanley Monck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266766544 ISBN 13: 9780266766544

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Explore how we perceive space through sight and how vision shapes our understanding of reality.

This thoughtful, historical examination challenges common views on how we know space, blending psychology, philosophy, and a careful look at visual perception. It traces debates from Berkeley to modern theories and explains how our eyes and brain work together to reveal or disguise the world around us.

This edition presents a clear, accessible look at the ideas behind space perception, offering readers a grounded tour of the debates that shaped early psychological science. It examines how visual cues, depth, and magnitude arise in our experience, and it weighs the roles of sight and touch in forming our sense of space.

• Clear discussion of key theories about space perception and sight
• Accessible explanations of complex ideas without heavy jargon
• Insights into how visual perception relates to concepts of matter and reality
• Historical context that connects philosophy with early psychology

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of ideas about space, vision, and perception, and for anyone interested in how we come to understand the world through our senses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266766544
• ISBN 13: 9780266766544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 88