To believe whatever we see is to live like an animal
Some people assert, “Seeing is believing.” Their intent in making this assertion may be good – they don’t want …
We need the eyes to see what our eyes need to see
When we are sick and in pain, a doctor may immediately see some symptoms that indicate the presence of disease. If during …
The senses may be windows to the world, but they are mere portholes to reality
A window gives us the sensation that we are looking at a large part of the outside world through it. In contrast, a porthole,…
Perception is a function of association
Suppose some non-Indians unfamiliar with cricket come to India and enter a cricket stadium. They may find the hullabaloo…
Comprehension comes by the integration of visual perception with intellectual education
We usually consider our eyes as reliable sources of knowledge. In court cases, eyewitness testimonies are deemed strong…
“Seeing is believing” requires unbelievable believing
Atheists sometimes argue, “Seeing is believing. Only if you show me things like the soul will I believe in them.” The…