Full Idea
The representational theory is the unsurprising view that perceptual states are intentional, like beliefs, emotions and desires.
Gist of Idea
The representational theory says perceptual states are intentional states
Source
Roger Scruton (Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey [1994], 23.3)
Book Reference
Scruton,Roger: 'Modern Philosophy: introduction and survey' [Sinclair-Stevenson 1994], p.334