Perception, Being-in-the-World, and World-Logic

This paper discusses the role of perception in theoretical and practical activity within the phenomena of the "being-in-the-world" (Heidegger) and the "life-world" (Husseri). First it analyzes the way Heidegger treats perception in relation to the modes of "concern" of Dasein with "innerwordly beings," whereby perception is assimilated to theory. The second part shows that Husserl in Experience and Judgment defends the thesis that perception underlies both, theoretical and practical behavior. Finally it addresses the problem that Husserl assigns to perception itself a "contemplative interest." The distinction between two concepts of "interest" allows him to face Heidegger's tenet that perception is subsumed into theoretical behavior.