An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision

About this book

In an era marked by Enlightenment ideals, George Berkeley's "An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision" emerges as a groundbreaking philosophical exploration of perception. This seminal work scrutinizes how we comprehend distance and magnitude through sight, challenging the prevailing notions of visual experience. Berkeley introduces the concept of “visual distance” and its intricate relationship with tactile sensations, urging readers to reconsider the very nature of perception. Ideal for students and scholars of philosophy and optics, this treatise invites readers to engage with the complexities of how we interpret the world around us. Berkeley's insights continue to resonate, making this work essential for anyone interested in the foundations of modern thought on vision and perception.

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