J.Bliss, J.Ogborn
Synopsis
We propose some steps towards a formalisation of a commonsense theory about motion, more particularly its development. This account attempts to show first how a number of primitive actions, basic schemes and rules evolve and then how these combine in a rigorous manner to form basic prototypes of motion. From a small number of prototypical movements later prototype motions can be developed or elaborated. These prototypes provide a coherent but flexible system of prototypical motions in terms of which commonsense reasoning interprets movements and their causes.
Keywords
Formalisation, commonsense theory, motion, primitive actions, basic schemes, rules, prototypes of motion.