Apperception: Or The Essential Mental Operation In The Act Of Learning, An Essay On A Pot Of Green Feathers (1897)

By Thomas Godolphin Rooper

Book Overview

Apperception: Or The Essential Mental Operation In The Act Of Learning, An Essay On A Pot Of Green Feathers is a philosophical work written by Thomas Godolphin Rooper in 1897. The book explores the concept of apperception, which is defined as the mental process of assimilating new information into existing knowledge and experiences. Rooper argues that apperception is the essential mental operation in the act of learning and that it is necessary for the development of knowledge and understanding.The book uses a pot of green feathers as a metaphor for the process of apperception. Rooper explains how the mind perceives the feathers and then assimilates them into existing knowledge and experiences. He also explores the role of attention, interest, and motivation in the process of apperception.Apperception: Or The Essential Mental Operation In The Act Of Learning, An Essay On A Pot Of Green Feathers is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on the process of learning and understanding. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, psychology, or education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436780101
• ISBN13: 9781436780100
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"