
Ep. 353: Reid on Visual Knowledge (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Perception, Causality, and Spatial Awareness
This chapter explores philosophical critiques of causality through the perspectives of Hume, Berkeley, and Descartes, contrasting their views on the relationship between perception and reality. It emphasizes the significance of sensory experiences and the brain's processing of spatial data, highlighting how different senses contribute to our understanding of our environment. Through discussions of echolocation and visual processing, the chapter delves into the complexities of how we construct meaning from our sensory interactions.
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