Full Idea
When, after hearing the notes of a melody, I perceive the melody, the notes are not presented as still existing.
Gist of Idea
When I perceive a melody, I do not perceive the notes as existing
Source
Bertrand Russell (Meinong on Complexes and Assumptions [1904], p.31)
Book Reference
Russell,Bertrand: 'Essays in Analysis', ed/tr. Lackey,Douglas [George Braziller 1973], p.31
A Reaction
This is a good example, supporting Meinong's idea that we focus on 'intentional objects', rather than actual objects.
Related Idea
Idea 21537 I assume we perceive the actual objects, and not their 'presentations' [Russell]