Ep. 353: Reid on Visual Knowledge (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Geometries of Perception
This chapter explores the complex relationship between visual sensation and various geometric frameworks, particularly non-Euclidean geometry. It examines how a two-dimensional perception can be translated into three-dimensional space, using creative examples like projecting shapes onto spheres. The discussion highlights philosophical implications of perception, emphasizing the distinction between visual and tactile geometries and the ways they shape our understanding of reality.
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