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Isomorphisms and subjective colors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 December 1999

Gregory R. Lockhead
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology: Experimental, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 {greg; huettel}@psych.duke.edu
Scott A. Huettel
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology: Experimental, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708 {greg; huettel}@psych.duke.edu

Abstract

Palmer describes a “subjective barrier” that limits knowledge of others' experience. We discuss how this barrier extends to all knowledge, becoming less distinct as theoretical constructs are strengthened. We provide evidence for isomorphic experience, among individuals with similar physiologies, by showing that perceived relations between colors are as similar when viewing pigments as when viewing subjective colors caused by flickering bars.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
© 1999 Cambridge University Press

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