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[The theory of subjective space]
1Université de Louvain.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Subjective space, centered on the body and receptor capacities, offers a phenomenological view of sensorimotor coordination. This theory reframes understanding of action and object genesis, enhancing the biology of human conduct.
Area of Science:
- Phenomenology
- Neuroscience
- Human Conduct
Context:
- Explores subjective space beyond receptor physical properties.
- Builds on Sherrington's foundational work.
- Integrates phenomenological insights from theorists like Straus and Buytendijk.
Purpose:
- To formulate a phenomenological interpretation of sensorimotor coordinations.
- To define conditions for hermeneutic analysis of action and object genesis.
- To refine the general theory of subjectivity.
Summary:
- Subjective space is defined by the body's relation to receptor capacities.
- This concept provides a phenomenological framework for sensorimotor coordination.
- It enables analysis of action and object formation within perceptual fields.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of human conduct through an adequate biology.
- Offers a novel perspective on subjectivity and perception.
- Provides a framework for analyzing the genesis of objects and actions.