argument from illusion en · NOUN
Meanings
- An argument for the existence of sense-data, and thus a criticism of direct realism, according to which what we perceive (such as a stick that looks bent because it is viewed underwater) is distinct from the actual thing perceived (the straight stick).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| arguments from illusion | Number=Plur | lexicographic |