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[from 'Modern Philosophy:introduction and survey' by Roger Scruton, in 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 3. Representation ]

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