Molyneux's question and the history of philosophy /

In 1688, the Irish scientist and politician William Molyneux sent a letter to the philosopher John Locke. In it, he asked him a question. Could someone who was born blind, and able to distinguish a globe and a cube by touch, be able to immediately distinguish and name these shapes by sight if given...

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Bibliographic Details

Other Authors:	Ferretti, Gabriele (Editor), Glenney, Brian (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, [2021]
Series:	Rewriting the history of philosophy.
Subjects:	Molyneux, William, > 1656-1698. Perception (Philosophy) Philosophy, Modern > 18th century. Visual perception > History. Touch > History.