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Full Idea
Rather than oppose sensory knowledge and scientific knowledge, we should identify the sensibilia that are peculiar to science. This is what Russell did when he evoked sense-data, qualities devoid of all subjectivity.
Gist of Idea
Sense-data are qualities devoid of subjectivity, which are the basis of science
Source
report of Bertrand Russell (The Relation of Sense-Data to Physics [1914]) by G Deleuze / F Guattari - What is Philosophy? 2.5
Book Ref
Deleuze/Guattari: 'What is Philosophy?' [Verso 1994], p.131
A Reaction
An interesting observation. Russell is striking for his lack of interest in theories of arts and ethics, and his whole work focuses on understanding the scientific view. What is involved in sensibilia is a key modern issue (e.g. McDowell).