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Overview – Knowledge from Perception - Coggle Diagram
Overview – Knowledge from Perception
3 types of knowledge, gained from experience (i.e.
a posteriori
are
Indirect Realism
Idealism
Direct Realism
The theories disagree over such issues as whether the external world exists (realism vs. anti-realism) and the way we perceive it (direct vs. indirect). Each theory also has various arguments for and against.
key points
Direct realism summary
External world is
mind-independent
Perception method is
direct
Problems:
Illusion, Hallucination, Perceptual variation, Time lag.
Indirect realism summary
External world is
mind-independent
Perception method is
indirect (via sense data)
Philosophers are
Locke and Russell
Problem:
Scepticism
Idealism summary
External world is
mind independent
Perception method is
direct
Philosophers are
Berkley
Problems:
Solipsism, Hallucination, Illusion