Single Idea 1487

[catalogued under 13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 1. Relativism]

Full Idea

On entering a dark room we see no colour, but do so after waiting a short time.

Gist of Idea

When entering a dark room it is colourless, but colour gradually appears

Source

Epicurus (fragments/reports [c.289 BCE]), quoted by Plutarch - 74: Reply to Colotes 1110d

Book Reference

Plutarch: 'Moralia - vol 14', ed/tr. Einarson,B. /De Lacy P.H. [Harvard Loeb 1967], p.209