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13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 3. Illusion Scepticism

6642	Psychologists say illusions only occur in unnatural and passive situations [Lowe]
	Full Idea: Psychologists point out that illusions almost always occur in unnatural environments in which subjects are prevented from exploiting the natural interplay between perception and action.
	From: E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Ch. 6)
	A reaction: It has always struck me that philosophers make a great deal out of illusions, but I don't think I have ever had one. I don't know anyone who has seen a non-existent dagger.