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An Essay Towards A New Theory Of Vision

An Essay Towards A New Theory Of Vision

George Berkeley

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Filosofía
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9789374834329
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An essay towards: A new theory of vision examines how the human mind learns to interpret what the eyes receive, arguing that sight alone does not reveal distance, size, or spatial relationships. The work proposes that vision is not a direct gateway to understanding the external world but a process shaped by experience, where the mind connects visual sensations with memories formed through touch and movement. Instead of seeing distance instantly, individuals learn it gradually by comparing what they see with what they have physically interacted with. The essay explains that visual perception develops through repeated associations, allowing the mind to interpret depth, location, and magnitude from subtle cues such as changes in eye position or differences in clarity. The writing emphasizes that perception is not mechanical but an active mental construction influenced by judgment and habit. Through practical examples, the text highlights the idea that the senses do not operate independently but support one another. The work encourages readers to reconsider assumptions about how knowledge enters the mind and suggests that reality is understood through accumulated learning rather than immediate visual truth.

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