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The function of perception

Peter J. Graham

pp. 13-31

Abstract

What is the biological function of perception? I believe perception has representing reliably as a biological function, for reliably accuracy enters into the functional analysis of our ability to survive and reproduce. Tyler Burge argues from principles and by example that this cannot be so. I show why Burge's considerations fall short. At best Burge shows that representational content does not reduce to biological function. He does not show that reliable representation cannot be a biological function.

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Fairweather Abrol (2014) Virtue epistemology naturalized: bridges between virtue epistemology and philosophy of science. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 13-31

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-04672-3_2

Full citation:

Graham Peter J. (2014) „The function of perception“, In: A. Fairweather (ed.), Virtue epistemology naturalized, Dordrecht, Springer, 13–31.