"argument from illusion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arguments from illusion [plural]
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  1. (philosophy) An argument for the existence of sense-data, and thus a criticism of direct realism, according to which what we perceive (such as a stick that looks bent because it is viewed underwater) is distinct from the actual thing perceived (the straight stick). Wikipedia link: argument from illusion Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-argument_from_illusion-en-noun-wXZrGxez Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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