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Perception is fundamentally linked to knowledge as a primary source of justification and belief acquisition, as evidenced by its inclusion alongside memory and reason in epistemological frameworks [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, specific philosophical traditions and experts explicitly define perception as a foundational mechanism for generating empirical knowledge [4], [5], [6], and [7].
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Epistemology - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu 4 facts
claimFor true beliefs to qualify as knowledge, they must originate from sources considered reliable, which include perception, introspection, memory, reason, and testimony.
claimFor a belief to qualify as knowledge, it must originate from sources considered reliable, such as perception, introspection, memory, reason, and testimony, rather than psychological factors like desires, emotional needs, prejudice, or biases.
claimPerception, as a source of knowledge, is defined by the five human senses: sight, touch, hearing, smelling, and tasting.
claimTo avoid circularity when justifying perception as a source of knowledge, experiential foundationalists must choose between externalism or an appeal to brute necessity.
Epistemology of Testimony | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 3 facts
claimSome epistemologists view testimony as a mechanism for spreading knowledge rather than creating it, contrasting it with perception, which is viewed as a source of knowledge for the epistemic community as a whole.
claimPeter Graham (2006) argues that the fact that one source of knowledge can defeat another does not imply that the defeated source depends on inferential support from the other, nor does it show that testimony is inferior to perception.
quoteGalen Strawson (1994) suggests that testimony as a source of belief requires other sources like perception, stating: "[T]he employment of perception and memory is a necessary condition of the acquisition and retention of any knowledge (or belief) which is communicated linguistically…"
Epistemology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveEvolutionary psychologists argue that the primary purpose of perception is to guide action, contrasting with the view held by experts like Jerry Fodor that the purpose of perception is to provide knowledge.
What is the main difference between Rationalism and Empiricism? byjus.com 1 fact
referenceThe ancient Indian philosopher Kanada accepted perception and inference as the two sources of knowledge, as documented in his work, the Vaisesika Sutra.
Epistemology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 1 fact
claimKnowledge of empirical facts about the physical world requires perception through the use of the senses.