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Single Idea 1882

[filed under theme 13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 3. Illusion Scepticism ]

Full Idea

The necks of doves appear different in hue according to the differences in the angle of inclination.

Gist of Idea

The necks of doves appear different in colour depending on the angle of viewing

Source

Sextus Empiricus (Outlines of Pyrrhonism [c.180], I.120)

Book Ref

Sextus Empiricus: 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism', ed/tr. Bury,R.G. [Prometheus 1990], p.51