Perceiving is not an inner pictureshowing from "summary" of The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle
When we think about perceiving, we often imagine it as a sort of inner pictureshowing. This idea suggests that when we perceive something, we are creating a mental image or representation of it in our minds. However, this is not an accurate way to understand the process of perception. Perceiving is not simply a matter of forming mental images or pictures. In fact, perceiving is a much more complex and dynamic process than simply creating inner pictures. When we perceive something, we are not passively receiving information and then reproducing it in our minds like a pictureshow. Rather, perception involves a highly active and dynamic engagement with the world around us. It is a process that is shaped by our beliefs, desires, and intentions, as well as by the context in which we find ourselves. Furthermore, the idea of inner picture...
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