We are constantly perceiving things. Right now, you are receiving the sensation of specific rays of light hitting your eyes which your brain is interpreting as this article. From this sensory information, you have deduced that the electronic device you are reading this article from is within a material realm separate to yourself, occupying spaceContinue reading “Are You Dreaming?”
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Does Santa Exist? The Problem of Existence
DISCLAIMER: IF YOU BELIEVE IN SANTA’S EXISTENCE, DON’T READ THIS. This piece was influenced by Dr Christopher Janaway during an Ancient Greek Philosophy Lecture We make the distinction of existence daily but its relevancy increases at Christmas. This is because of Santa. As a society, we teach children that there is a being who deliversContinue reading “Does Santa Exist? The Problem of Existence”
How does VR provide justification to the "Brain in the Vat" hypothesis?
Scepticism about the external world is an idea which is begrudgingly acknowledged within philosophy; it seems to absurd to suggest that there is no external world, yet it cannot be refuted. This gives rise to the “Brain in the Vat” hypothesis, which suggests that there may be no external world. Instead, the sensations presented toContinue reading “How does VR provide justification to the "Brain in the Vat" hypothesis?”
Perceptual Variation Argument Against Direct Realism: Philosophy Basics 3
Hello! Welcome to this weeks Philosophy Basics, where we will explore how perceptual variation can be used to criticise Direct Realism. If you have not read my article on Direct Realism, it is probably best to do so. ~o~ The Overall Criticism 1. Direct Realism claims that we perceive objects directly as we perceive qualitiesContinue reading “Perceptual Variation Argument Against Direct Realism: Philosophy Basics 3”
The Illusion Criticism for Direct Realism: Philosophy Basics 2
Hello! Welcome to this weeks Philosophy Basic, focusing on the problem that illusions present to Direct Realism. If you haven’t read my post on direct realism, then click on the link and have a read. ~o~ The argument from illusion is as followed… 1. Direct realism claims that we perceive objects directly, with no intermediaries. 2.Continue reading “The Illusion Criticism for Direct Realism: Philosophy Basics 2”
Philosopher Ad Absurdum 