The document discusses Aristotle's illusion, where touching an object with crossed fingers leads to perceiving two objects. It summarizes research showing that the illusion occurs due to a lack of sensorimotor skills in the crossed finger configuration, as opposed to representations of finger position. Experiments demonstrate that the illusion disappears after training with crossed fingers, indicating an expansion of the applicable sensorimotor contingencies. The findings support an enactive view of perception as dependent on sensorimotor knowledge and skills rather than internal representations.

1. Aristotle’s illusion and the enactive embodied situated approach to perception Elena Pasquinelli PhD Student [email_address] Institut Jean Nicod – EHESS www.institutnicod.org EU Network of Excellence Enactive www.enactivenetwork.org

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18. Aristotle’s illusion a case study for investigating the role of skilled actions in perception