Trends Cogn Sci. 1997 Aug;1(5):190-4. doi: 10.1016/S1364-6613(97)01060-7.
Visual illusions provide evidence of perceptual processes, especially the use of knowledge about objects and the working rules for seeing. The classification of phenomena is necessary for any science because it facilitates induction and deduction. The phenomena of illusions are no exception. It is hoped that the tentative classification presented here may stimulate further research and raise new questions by revealing gaps in the conceptual structure of how perception proceeds. Finally, a speculation is offered for the functional use of sensations, the qualia of consciousness.
视错觉为知觉过程提供了证据，特别是为有关物体的知识和视觉工作规则的使用提供了证据。分类对于任何科学都是必要的，因为它有助于归纳和演绎。错觉现象也不例外。希望这里提出的试探性分类能够通过揭示知觉过程的概念结构中的空白来激发进一步的研究并提出新的问题。最后，对视知觉的感觉、意识的质的功能用途进行了推测。
