How would Austin answer this question: "Do we directly perceive material objects or only sense data?"
How would Austin answer this question: "Do we directly perceive material objects or only sense data?"
He doesn't hold this.
How would Austin answer this question: "Do we directly perceive material objects or only sense data?"
The contrast between "direct" and "indirect" perception is unclear. We sometimes speak of "seeing indirectly" (e.g. seeing something's reflection in the mirror) or "hearing indirectly" (e.g. through another's testimony) -- but not of "smelling indirectly" or "tasting indirectly." So "directly perceive" (where "perceive" can cover any of the five senses) doesn't make sense in ordinary speech. And those who use this phrase haven't told us in what special sense they mean it to be taken.
How would Austin answer this question: "Do we directly perceive material objects or only sense data?"
He doesn't hold this.