James J. Gibson Quotes

A collection of quotes by James J. Gibson.

James J. Gibson (1904-1979) was an influential American psychologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of visual perception. He developed the concept of "affordances," emphasizing the relationship between an individual's perception and their ability to interact effectively with their environment. Gibson's research, particularly his ecological approach to psychology, provided a fresh perspective on human perception, challenging traditional understandings. His seminal book, "The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception," published in 1979, remains a significant contribution to the field, revolutionizing the study of vision and influencing subsequent generations of researchers.

I also assume that they are not simply the physical properti

I also assume that they are not simply the physical properties of things as now conceived by physical science. Instead, they are ecological, in the sense that they are properties of the environment relative to an animal.

James J. Gibson

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