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On the History and Philosophy of Light | Prof. Richard F. Hassing
The Thomistic Institute
Contrasting Philosophies of Light and Perception
This chapter explores the differing philosophical perspectives of Aristotle and Descartes regarding light, perception, and the role of the soul. It examines the shift from Aristotle's holistic view of sensation to Descartes' notion of disconnection between sensations and their causes, stressing the implications for the mind-body relationship.
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