Cartesian theater

a metaphorical conception of consciousness identified as the traditional view by U.S. philosopher Daniel C. Dennett (1942– ), who has challenged its adequacy. Based on the idea of the knowing subject or ego defined by René Descartes, the Cartesian theater is envisioned as a place where all aspects of experience come together to provide a unified phenomenal world. See Cartesian dualism; Cartesian self.

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May 9th 2024

on-center ganglion cell

a retinal ganglion cell that is excited by light in the center of its receptive field but is inhibited by light in the surround. See also on response. Compare off-center ganglion cell.