Zur Kognition räumlicher Grenzen: Eine mereotopologische Untersuchung

Kognitionswissenschaft 4:177-184 (1995)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

The perception of spatial bodies is at least in part a perception of bodily boundaries or surfaces. The usual mathematical conception of boundaries as abstract constructions is, however, of little use for cognitive science purposes. The essay therefore seeks a more adequate conception of the ontology of boundaries building on ideas in Aristotle and Brentano on what we may call the coincidence of boundaries. It presents a formal theory of boundaries and of the continua to which they belong, of a sort which allows a resolution of certain Zeno-style paradoxes. The theory proves to be applicable not only in the cognitive science field but also in regard to problems relating to the ontology of geographical and geopolitical boundaries.

Author's Profile

Barry Smith
University at Buffalo

Analytics

Added to PP
2017-04-28

Downloads
328 (#64,768)

6 months
51 (#90,735)

Historical graph of downloads since first upload
This graph includes both downloads from PhilArchive and clicks on external links on PhilPapers.
How can I increase my downloads?