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HoP 434 - The Eye Sees Not Itself But By Reflection - Theories of Vision

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Theories of Vision and Explanation of Refraction

This chapter explores the theories of vision and refraction, including a critique of Harriet's atomic theory of matter and an examination of how light is reflected and refracted by water. It also highlights the mysterious nature of light, its importance to astronomers, and the changing philosophy of light in the 17th century.

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