Do you think that sensory experices can, at least in some cases, offer absolutely accurate, and infallible, knowledge of the world? Explain.
2007-03-25 05:02:47 · 5 answers · asked by arcenia256 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Nothing is absolutely accurate or infallible.
2007-03-25 05:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your question is: "can sensory experiences offer this kind of world to us?" i would say no. But if your talking about can sensory experiences provide an accurate knowledge about our environment, I would say yes.
Our senses can provide accurate knowledge because it's our way of communicating and exploring this world! I know that you are having doubts that sensory experiences may be subjective, but then, our senses were the foundation of advanced exploration and discovery here in the world.
Our sensory experiences provide us enough knowledge so that we would be able to determine our next move. Let say before, you don't use a pot holder to get out a hot pot from the stove, but now, you learned through your sense of touch that you have to use one to prevent your hand from burn.
2007-03-25 12:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by alvin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sensory experiences can be very deceiving; however our senses are the only way that we gather information about the world. I believe that we must use a lot of experimentation and intelligence along with our senses to accurately understand the world.
2007-03-25 14:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ask for proofs that can not be given as one sense's differently then another there can not be absolutes in any sensory experience
2007-03-25 12:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He who sees with his eyes is blind... Plato.
Sapere aude!
2007-03-25 12:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋