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For the first time, it is argued that Adam Smith claims that we perceive by sympathizing with objects, a similar strategy to his theory that morality is based on sympathizing with people.
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Why is it important?
Adam Smith is the first to claim that we perceive by sympathy, illuminating the nature of sympathy, including its connection to mirror neurons, and its surprising ability to integrate the senses of sight, audition, and smell to touch.
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I hope this article brings attention to Adam Smith's important work on sensory perception and helps readers consider the possibility that sympathy is one of the many processes used in sensory perception.
Brian Glenney
Norwich University
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This page is a summary of: Adam Smith on Sensory Perception, Nature,
DOI: 10.1057/9781137321053.0015.
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