homunculus argument en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to a fallacy of this kind relating to the theory of vision. If one explains that light forms an image on the retinas and something in the brain observes these images, then the same question arises: how does this observation occur?
Meanings
- An informal fallacy whereby a concept is explained in terms of the concept itself, recursively.
Forms
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| homunculus arguments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |