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[from 'De Anima' by Aristotle, in 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 1. Perception ]

Full Idea

A possible line of inquiry would be into the question for what purpose we have many senses and not just one.

Gist of Idea

Why do we have many senses, and not just one?

Source

Aristotle (De Anima [c.329 BCE], 425b07)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'De Anima (On the Soul)', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,H.C. [Penguin 1986], p.191