The relativism of Lao Tzi"Tao, the subtle reality of the

universecannot be described.

That which can be described in words

is merely a conception of the mind.

Although the names and descriptions have been applied to

it, the subtle reality is beyond the

description."

The Human Eye

The Human Ear

Sensory Homunculus

Learning to Decode the Messages

• The Unethical Psychologist Parents’ Experiment: “Little Albert”

The Solomon Asch Experiment

• Think of some relevant Knowledge Issues

Pygmies and Perspective

Take some time to read the article on the wiki, then reflect on the implications

But what if the world really isn’t as we perceive it?

• WATER PRESSURE Sharks can sense vibrations in the water using a the lateralis system. The "lateral line" system is a network of neuromasts, which are fine, fluid-filled vessels that run along a shark's body under the skin along the length of a shark. Many small pores open up on the skin, detecting the intensity and direction of vibrations in the water. This system enables the shark to detect injured fish (easy prey) that are thrashing around in the water.

ELECTRICITYSharks can also detect electricity, which is emitted in small amounts by every living animal. Sharks have a special network of jelly-filled canals in their head that detect electric fields. This lets the shark pick up weak electrical stimuli from the muscle contractions of animals.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/sharks/anatomy/Senses.shtml

Theories on Reality 1) Hereclitus “No one descends twice

into the same river” – Theory of flux when matter meets matter there is

always change2) Common-sense realism

3) Scientific realism 4) Bishop Berkeley V Dr. Samuel

Johnson Discuss your response5) Descarte’s “benevolent” God