English Dictionary

argument from illusion

名詞

(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).

日本語の意味

（哲学）知覚における錯覚現象（例：水中で曲がって見える棒）を根拠に、実際の対象と知覚される対象が異なるということを示し、直接的実在論を批判する議論

The philosopher defended the argument from illusion by pointing out how a stick appears bent underwater while the actual stick remains straight.

その哲学者は、錯覚に基づく論証を支持し、水中で棒が曲がって見える一方で実際の棒はまっすぐであることを指摘した。

意味（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).

arguments from illusion （ plural ）