Baumrin J M
J Hist Behav Sci. 1976 Jul;12(3):254-9. doi: 10.1002/1520-6696(197607)12:3<254::aid-jhbs2300120305>3.0.co;2-1.
Aristotle's theory of vision has been characterized as naive, incommensurate with his theory of audition, and of historical interest only. This view is based on an analysis which fails to acknowledge the role of the concepts acting upon and active power in the theory. The meaning of these terms and the role Aristotle assigned them in vision and in sensation generally is demonstrated. It is argued that with the inclusion of these concepts (1) the theory of vision is sufficiently sophisticated and modern to be more than comparable with more recent perceptual theorizing, and (2) theoverall integrity of Aristotle's sensory philosophy is preserved. It is further argued that given the cohesiveness and comprehensiveness of Aristotle's psychological works, more attention should be given them by modern psychologists.
亚里士多德的视觉理论被认为是幼稚的，与他的听觉理论不相称，且仅具有历史意义。这种观点基于一种分析，该分析未能认识到这些概念在该理论中所起的作用以及主动能力。文中阐述了这些术语的含义以及亚里士多德在视觉及一般感觉中赋予它们的作用。有人认为，纳入这些概念后：（1）视觉理论足够成熟和现代，足以与更近期的知觉理论相媲美；（2）亚里士多德感官哲学的整体完整性得以保留。还有人进一步认为，鉴于亚里士多德心理学著作的连贯性和全面性，现代心理学家应给予它们更多关注。
