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[filed under theme 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / b. Primary/secondary ]

Full Idea

The distinction between primary and secondary qualities is the precondition for the development of modern physics and chemistry.

Gist of Idea

Modern science depends on the distinction between primary and secondary qualities

Source

Thomas Nagel (The View from Nowhere [1986], V.3)

Book Ref

Nagel,Thomas: 'The View from Nowhere' [OUP 1989], p.75