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[from 'The Relation of Sense-Data to Physics' by Bertrand Russell, in 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 4. Sense Data / b. Nature of sense-data ]

Full Idea

Rather than oppose sensory knowledge and scientific knowledge, we should identify the sensibilia that are peculiar to science. This is what Russell did when he evoked sense-data, qualities devoid of all subjectivity.

Gist of Idea

Sense-data are qualities devoid of subjectivity, which are the basis of science

Source

report of Bertrand Russell (The Relation of Sense-Data to Physics [1914]) by G Deleuze / F Guattari - What is Philosophy? 2.5

Book Reference

Deleuze/Guattari: 'What is Philosophy?' [Verso 1994], p.131


A Reaction

An interesting observation. Russell is striking for his lack of interest in theories of arts and ethics, and his whole work focuses on understanding the scientific view. What is involved in sensibilia is a key modern issue (e.g. McDowell).