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Perception and Illusions: Understanding the Nature of Reality

Explore the fascinating world of perception and illusions, delving into how our senses interpret the world around us. Discover the theories of reality and delve into common-sense realism, scientific realism, and phenomenalism. Uncover the relationship between perception and reality through thought-provoking examples and quotes.

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Perception and Illusions: Understanding the Nature of Reality

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  1. TOK: Perception Daniel W. Blackmon Coral Gables Senior High

  2. Perceptual Illusions • Sensation: • Interpretation

  3. Perceptual Illusions • Context

  4. Perceptual Illusions • Figure and Ground

  5. Perceptual Illusions • Visual Grouping

  6. Expectations

  7. Theories of Reality • Common-sense realism • Scientific realism • Phenomenalism

  8. Common-sense realism • “What you see is what is there”

  9. Scientific realism • “Atoms in the void”

  10. Phenomenalism • “To be is to be perceived”

  11. By Robert Knox • There was a young man who said, ‘God • Must think it exceedingly odd, • If he finds that this tree • Continues to be • When there’s no one around in the Quad.’

  12. By Robert Knox • Dear Sir, • Your astonishment is odd. • I am always in the Quad. • And that’s why the tree • Will continue to be • Since observed by • Yours faithfully • God

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