Critique of Berkeley's Dual Perception

Thomas Reed challenges Berkeley's notion that the qualities of objects perceived through sight and touch are fundamentally different. He argues that there is a resemblance between the seen and touched attributes of an object, particularly when focused on a singular item, such as a square, which can be identified similarly through both senses. Reed uses the example of a blind individual regaining sight, asserting that this person could discern the relationship between the tactile and visual experiences of objects. He believes that recognizing these systematic resemblances can enhance our understanding of perception and the relationship between sensory modalities.