Olivi's Theory of Perception and the Active Role of the Soul

This chapter discusses Peter Olivi's views on perception and the active role of the soul in attending to the things around us. Olivi argues against the species theory, claiming that while the eyes may be affected by their surroundings, it is the soul that perceives by actively attending to the objects. The chapter also touches upon the debate between Olivi and the representationalist regarding perceptual error.