#apperception

[cozygirlsimmer]

okay let me just say, i love you all, thank you so much for support & love that you all show me on here 😭🤍 this community continues to allow me to grow in so many different ways…thank you all for continuing to share your content, regardless of what it is, i love it! 🥹🤍 okay but enough of my little rant, stay warm & cozy! 🤍

oh and also i got engaged 😭😅

[ohhoneypascal]

Appreciation Post;

So over this month of February towards the end, I’ve been able to interact with such amazing people, especially as I wasn’t really active on here up until recently, but these lovely humans who are beyond lovely, sweet, and pretty much deserve the whole world, also cause tf actual sweetest humans! Plus, the fics they write? Actual perfection and chefs, kiss! Not to mention the posts on here I love! I adore seeing you all pop up on my page.

So here’s a mini shout out!

@stellamarielu, @millers-angel, @worhols, @peepawispunk and @letsgobarbs

[staticvoidzz]

Something to look forward to every week!

Bta is by @bri-jo-g

[jjsstars]

I keep seeing character appreciation week/blogs but I’m waiting for Theo week. I need it. I need it so desperately I might just have to do it myself

[wrecking-it-raphie]

((IM GONNA SOB))

((NO ONE FUCKING MOVE LOOK AT THE BOY‼️‼️))

((BEST LIL GUY EVER))

[ammonitetestpatterns]

mark tobey, arena of civilization, 1947. tempera on board

[blueheartbooks]

Delving into Kantian Philosophy: A Review of "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the history of philosophy, reshaping the landscape of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Published in 1781, this monumental treatise seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the structure of the mind, and the conditions of possibility for knowledge.

At the heart of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's revolutionary concept of transcendental idealism, which posits that the mind plays an active role in shaping our experience of the world. Kant argues that the mind imposes certain fundamental concepts and categories—such as space, time, and causality—on our sensory perceptions, organizing them into a coherent and intelligible framework. Through his rigorous analysis, Kant seeks to uncover the a priori conditions that make experience possible, shedding light on the fundamental structures of human cognition.

One of the key themes of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's distinction between phenomena and noumena, or appearances and things-in-themselves. Kant argues that while we can only know phenomena as they appear to us through the filter of our cognitive faculties, there exists a realm of noumena that lies beyond the reach of human knowledge. This distinction has profound implications for Kant's philosophy, shaping his views on the limits of human understanding and the nature of metaphysical inquiry.

Moreover, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is notable for its meticulous analysis of the nature of space, time, and causality, which Kant identifies as the fundamental categories of human thought. Kant argues that these categories are not derived from experience, but rather constitute the necessary framework through which we interpret our sensory perceptions. By elucidating the synthetic a priori nature of these categories, Kant lays the groundwork for his transcendental idealism and challenges traditional empiricist and rationalist accounts of knowledge.

In addition to its groundbreaking philosophical insights, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is also celebrated for its rigorous methodology and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry. Kant's meticulous argumentation, intricate terminology, and careful exposition of concepts make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a challenging but rewarding read for scholars and philosophers alike. Kant's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of philosophy, shaping the development of disciplines such as psychology, physics, and linguistics, and leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the modern world.

In conclusion, "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is a towering achievement in the history of philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of human knowledge, the structure of the mind, and the limits of metaphysical inquiry. Kant's rigorous analysis, groundbreaking concepts, and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a timeless classic that continues to inspire and challenge readers with its depth, complexity, and intellectual rigor.

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" is available in Amazon in paperback 24.99$ and hardcover 31.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 516

Language: English

Rating: 10/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[blueheartbookclub]

Delving into Kantian Philosophy: A Review of "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the history of philosophy, reshaping the landscape of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Published in 1781, this monumental treatise seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the structure of the mind, and the conditions of possibility for knowledge.

At the heart of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's revolutionary concept of transcendental idealism, which posits that the mind plays an active role in shaping our experience of the world. Kant argues that the mind imposes certain fundamental concepts and categories—such as space, time, and causality—on our sensory perceptions, organizing them into a coherent and intelligible framework. Through his rigorous analysis, Kant seeks to uncover the a priori conditions that make experience possible, shedding light on the fundamental structures of human cognition.

One of the key themes of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's distinction between phenomena and noumena, or appearances and things-in-themselves. Kant argues that while we can only know phenomena as they appear to us through the filter of our cognitive faculties, there exists a realm of noumena that lies beyond the reach of human knowledge. This distinction has profound implications for Kant's philosophy, shaping his views on the limits of human understanding and the nature of metaphysical inquiry.

Moreover, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is notable for its meticulous analysis of the nature of space, time, and causality, which Kant identifies as the fundamental categories of human thought. Kant argues that these categories are not derived from experience, but rather constitute the necessary framework through which we interpret our sensory perceptions. By elucidating the synthetic a priori nature of these categories, Kant lays the groundwork for his transcendental idealism and challenges traditional empiricist and rationalist accounts of knowledge.

In addition to its groundbreaking philosophical insights, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is also celebrated for its rigorous methodology and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry. Kant's meticulous argumentation, intricate terminology, and careful exposition of concepts make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a challenging but rewarding read for scholars and philosophers alike. Kant's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of philosophy, shaping the development of disciplines such as psychology, physics, and linguistics, and leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the modern world.

In conclusion, "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is a towering achievement in the history of philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of human knowledge, the structure of the mind, and the limits of metaphysical inquiry. Kant's rigorous analysis, groundbreaking concepts, and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a timeless classic that continues to inspire and challenge readers with its depth, complexity, and intellectual rigor.

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" is available in Amazon in paperback 24.99$ and hardcover 31.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 516

Language: English

Rating: 10/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[readerviews]

"Edison in the Hood" by Nadia Uddin

4* - Brain Renovations and Other Sensations #books #bookreview #reading #readerviews

Edison in the Hood Nadia UddinApperception Press (2022)ISBN: 979-89861720002Reviewed by Michaela Gordon for Reader Views (01/2024)  Middle-aged Aisha is a PR executive newly obsessed with artificial intelligence. Her interest only steepens when her mother, Maura, dies and she selects to have her mother’s brain revived under AI genius Jay Edison’s Brain Renovation Project. Aisha feels a sense of…

[appercept]

[kennedyism]

SWOOP RFK APPERCEPTION POST!!!!!!!

more in reblogs <3

[transmutationisms]

i don't understand the appeal of ego death & i never have lol. blacking out can be a relief but i have less thab zero desire to experience a loss of apperception the way people describe. kantian nightmare

[literaryvein-reblogs]

hi, i was just wondering if you could make a post on apperceptive visual agnosia? love your posts so so much btw

Writing Notes: Apperceptive Visual Agnosia

Agnosia - A rare disease in which a person can’t recognize objects, shapes, or people. Often due to a brain or neurological condition.

Visual Agnosias - Disorders of visual object recognition following brain damage.

Apperceptive Agnosias - According to Lissauer, are those in which recognition fails because of an impairment in visual perception, which is nonetheless above the level of an elementary sensory deficit such as a visual field defect. Patients do not see objects normally, and hence cannot recognize them.

EXAMPLES. Among patients who have been labeled “apperceptive” are those:

who cannot discriminate a circle from a square,

who can recognize any one object but cannot see other objects presented at the same time, and

whose difficulty with object recognition is manifest only with objects presented at unusual orientations.

Apperceptive Visual Agnosias - also known as visual space agnosias, are characterized by the inability to perceive the structure or shape of an object. Persons with apperceptive agnosias have difficulty matching objects of similar form.

This type of agnosia is also classified as an "Object Agnosia". Specifically, the apperceptive type, i.e., the percept is not fully constructed and, therefore, patients are unable to copy drawings.

DIAGNOSIS

Agnosia is diagnosed through:

physical examination,

neuropsychological testing, and

brain imaging.

Examples of neuropsychological tests include:

visual distinction between real and unreal objects,

facial recognition,

verbal and nonverbal sound recognition,

odor recognition, and

tactile form recognition.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning may be used to identify brain lesions to aid diagnosis.

The above image shows the shape-matching ability of an apperceptive agnosic patient. On the left is a set of rectangles matched for overall area, which were presented pairwise to "Mr. S" to be judged same or different in shape. He was unable to discriminate all but the most distinctive, and made errors even with these. On the right are a set of rows containing a target shape (right) and a set of 4 choices to be matched with the target shape. Mr. S’s answers are marked.

CAUSES

It is thought to arise from a breakdown at relatively early stages of visual processing, where the elementary features of the stimulus are processed. Object recognition through verbal description by the examiner is preserved, instead.

These patients have relatively good visual fields, visual acuity, brightness discrimination, color vision, depth, and motion perception. Despite this, shape perception is abnormal in such a way that patients cannot recognize or copy pictures, letters, and even simple geometric shapes.

In most cases of apperceptive agnosia, the brain damage is diffuse, often caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.

In the rare cases with circumscribed brain lesions, the damage primarily affected the ventral occipitotemporal cortex bilaterally.

According to a widely accepted interpretation, apperceptive agnosia can be considered a deficit of shape perception resulting from defective perceptual grouping of object local features into a global percept.

TREATMENT

There is no direct treatment for visual agnosias. However, patients can benefit from rehabilitation to teach them alternative strategies that target specific difficulties.

Few agnosic patients regain sensory function, and most gains in recovery occur within the first few months or year of diagnosis.

Speech therapy and occupational therapy can help agnosic individuals cope with their conditions.

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Thanks so much for your kind words, hope this helps!

[toasttt11]

new puppy

October 22, 2022

Hayden invited Ryan and his wife Bre to her house as she has a present to give them that’s a complete surprise so she invited them over for dinner and they had no idea what she had planned.

“Come on guys.” Hayden smiled as she opened the door letting Ryan and Bre walk in as she hugged Bre gently.

Ryan petted Archie’s head as she trotted over to them.

“Okay!” Hayden clapped her hands together looking excited, “I have a present that you can totally decline but i thought you might like it.” Hayden quickly rambled hoping her present doesn’t over step at all.

“Hayden i’m sure we will love it no matter what it is.” Bre kindly cut her off resting a hand on Hayden’s arm.

Ryan nodded in agreement giving a reassuring smile to his teammate.

Hayden let out a breath and nodded, “This way.” Hayden gestured for them to follow her.

Hayden led them to the room she has for the puppies, the puppies who are now three weeks old and Hayden knew soon she would be giving them to their forever homes.

“I thought that um after Sophie passing away that maybe Rocco could use a friend.” Hayden softly and very gently suggested.

Hayden saw how hard it was on Ryan and Bre last season when they lost their dog Sophie, who they had for seven years and now they only have their dog Rocco.

Bre’s mouth dropped in shock her eyes filling with tears as her hand covered her mouth. Sophie was her best friend and the best dog Bre has ever had.

Ryan’s eyes widened in shock as his hand rested on his wife’s back.

“If you want to.” Hayden quickly reassured not wanting to pressure them into saying yes.

“Oh my god.” Bre mumbled tearfully and quickly darted forward pulling Hayden into the tightest hug.

Hayden slowly wrapped her arms around Bre feeling Bre’s shoulders shake and she softly rubbed her back.

Hayden’s eyes widened looking at Ryan worriedly that she made Bre cry and not for a happy reason.

Ryan just smiled at Hayden reassuring and walked over resting a hand on his wife’s shoulder, softly rubbing her shoulder letting her calm down.

Bre took a deep breath and pulled back sipping her tears softly, “A million times yes.” Bre quickly rushed out her voice wobbly, Ryan and her has talked about another dog but they couldn’t find the perfect one yet.

Hayden made a relieved face that Bre wanted a puppy and she didn’t upset them, “Why don’t you meet them.” Hayden offered gesturing to the pen filled of very excited three week old puppies.

Bre immediately kneeled down looking so excited as Hayden opened the pen and the puppies came out immediately to see the new person.

Ryan smiled at his wife’s happiness and squeezed Hayden’s shoulder, “Thank you.” Ryan whispered quietly in apperception, he saw how devastated his wife was with the loss of their dog and he is glad she is looking happy again.

Hayden softly nodded and squeezed his hand softly back before Ryan walked over and kneeled down next to his wife.

Hayden smiled softly glad to see how happy Bre and Ryan looked seeing all the puppies especially when a certain puppy stayed in Bre’s arms the entire time and Hayden know that was the puppy they would take home in a few weeks.

[theinoculatedcupcake]

Second year in a row going to this metal festival and the second year of reading Margo Madison centric fics between set lists. 🤘🏻🎸 🖤

Margo x Molly

Blue, they were the eyes of shade:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44350672

Apperception

https://archiveofourown.org/works/56693506

Margo x Sergei

Hold Tight, Just for a Moment

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64990204

Paris

https://archiveofourown.org/works/55341457

(I’m also sunburned and walked over 15,000 steps yesterday so nice knowing you all ☠️)

[radical-revolution]

There is no ‘me’ or ‘you’ to seek enlightenment. Personal entity and enlightenment cannot go together. Indeed, there is no such thing as ‘enlightenment’. The apperception of this fact is itself enlightenment!

- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj