Sensation (general)

Reviews studies that are in contradiction to the law of specific sense energies, as presented by Muller. E. Minkowski felt that the law is inconsistent with the concept of adequate stimulus, and fails to allow the attribution of qualitative differences to the world of objects. A. Schonberg argued that the law could be accepted if it is assumed that a relatively small number of nervous elements respond differently under different intensities of stimulus. O. Kalischer's results are presented, which reveal that: (1) the labyrinth (of the auditory senses) is not an organ of analysis (2) the vestibules possess auditory functions, and (3) the cortex is not the sole seat of auditory and visual processes. Concludes that more sufficient precautions should be taken against secondary cues.