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Single Idea 6647

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 3. Representation]

Full Idea

When two objects, one of them rotated, are compared, the length of time it takes the subjects to determine they are of the same shape is roughly proportional to the size of angle of rotation, ...which suggests analogue modes of representation.

Clarification

'Analogues' involve comparisons

Gist of Idea

Comparing shapes is proportional in time to the angle of rotation

Source

E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Ch. 7)

Book Reference

Lowe,E.J.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [CUP 2000], p.172


A Reaction

I consider this to be highly significant for our whole understanding of the mind, which I think of as a set of models organised like a database. Think about the weather, phenomenalism, London, the Renaissance, your leg. You play with models.