Principles of Perception

Perceptions-Advantageous to Some,
Debilitating to others - TOK Essay; Topic number 7
The general definition of perception is obtaining knowledge through ones senses, meaning that you are aware and have an understanding of something through the use of your hearing and sight specifically. The basic ways of knowing are by using logic and reasoning, language, emotion, and perception. Perception is the only way of knowing that by observing you relate yourself to your environment. When you observe things through hearing or sight your brain interprets what you observe. Your brain bases its interp…