Thought is, after all, not direct in the same way as the presentational nature of perception is. Howard Robinson We’ve all had moments when a thought creeps into our minds, feels undeniably true, and leaves us convinced of its accuracy. But here’s a crucial truth: we live mostly through our perceptions and thoughts. That seemingly … Read more
perception is seldom or never the acquiring of just a single perceptual belief; it is rather the acquiring of a more or less large set of such beliefs. George Pitcher Diversity of beliefs Isn’t it fascinating how our perceptions are like puzzle pieces, each one fitting together to form a bigger picture? It’s like a … Read more
If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake Doors of Perception We perceive everything around us through our senses and perception. Aldous Huxley describes perception as a funnel that not only filters what we receive but also narrows it down for us. Although, we mostly … Read more
The subjects adhered to become real subjects, the attributes adhered to real attributes, the existence adhered to real existence; whilst the subjects disregarded become imaginary subjects, the attributes disregarded erroneous it attribute. William James The power of perception Let’s take a moment to delve into the meaning behind this quote and the power of perception: … Read more