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On the History and Philosophy of Light | Prof. Richard F. Hassing

The Thomistic Institute

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The Intramental Nature of Color Perception

This chapter explores color as a mental representation shaped by the brain's interpretation of light, rather than an inherent property of objects. It highlights the physiological mechanisms of color perception, including the role of retinal cells, and references Richard Feynman's insights on the subject.

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