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[from 'Metaphysics' by Aristotle, in 13. Knowledge Criteria / E. Relativism / 3. Subjectivism ]

Full Idea

If things are true relative to an individual, how can something seem honey to the sight but not to the taste, or, given that we have two eyes, things may not seem the same to the sight of both of them.

Gist of Idea

If relativism is individual, how can something look sweet and not taste it, or look different to our two eyes?

Source

Aristotle (Metaphysics [c.324 BCE], 1011a24)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Metaphysics', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,Hugh [Penguin 1998], p.105