Single Idea 1728

[catalogued under 12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / c. Primary qualities]

Full Idea

Common sense-objects are movement, rest, number, shape and size, which are not special to any one sense, but common to all.

Gist of Idea

Many objects of sensation are common to all the senses

Source

Aristotle (De Anima [c.329 BCE], 418a18)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'De Anima (On the Soul)', ed/tr. Lawson-Tancred,H.C. [Penguin 1986], p.172

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