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Single Idea 1727

[filed under theme 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / d. Secondary qualities ]

Full Idea

Now I call that sense-object 'special' that does not admit of being perceived by another sense and about which it is impossible to be deceived.

Gist of Idea

Some objects of sensation are unique to one sense, where deception is impossible

Source

Aristotle (De Anima [c.329 BCE], 418a15)

Book Ref

Aristotle: 'De Anima (On the Soul)', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,H.C. [Penguin 1986], p.172