In 'The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception,' James Jerome Gibson revolutionizes our understanding of how we perceive the world around us. He argues that perception is not just a passive reception of sensory input, but an active engagement with the environment. Gibson introduces the groundbreaking concept of 'affordances,' highlighting how objects and spaces inherently suggest their uses to perceptual systems. This book challenges traditional views and paves the way for a new understanding of human interaction with the world. Dive in to discover how our perceptions shape and are shaped by our surroundings!
By James Jerome Gibson
Published: 1986
"The environment is not merely a backdrop; it is an active participant in the perception process, shaping our experiences as much as we shape our understanding of it."
This is a book about how we see: the environment around us (its surfaces, their layout, and their colors and textures); where we are in the environment; whether or not we are moving and, if we are, where we are going; what things are good for; how to do things (to thread a needle or drive an automobile); or why things look as they do. The basic assumption is that vision depends on the eye which is connected to the brain. The author suggests that natural vision depends on the eyes in the head on a body supported by the ground, the brain being only the central organ of a complete visual system. When no constraints are put on the visual system, people look around, walk up to something interesting and move around it so as to see it from all sides, and go from one vista to another. That is natural vision -- and what this book is about.
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The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception
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James Jerome Gibson was an influential American psychologist and a key figure in the development of the field of ecological psychology. He is best known for his work on perception and visual perception, particularly his notable works 'The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception' and 'The Senses Considered as Perceptual Systems'. Gibson's writing is characterized by its clarity and depth, often intertwining complex psychological theories with practical examples from everyday life. His ideas about how organisms perceive their environment have had a profound impact not only in psychology but also in fields such as philosophy, design, and artificial intelligence.
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