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“A hallucination is a fact, not an error; what is erroneous is a judgment based upon it.” quote by Bertrand Russell
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“A hallucination is a fact, not an error; what is erroneous is a judgment based upon it.”

Bertrand Russell

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Source Essay: The Problems of Philosophy, 1912

Hallucinations are factual perceptions; errors arise from judgments made about them, not the perceptions themselves.

In simple terms: Hallucinations are facts; judgments can be wrong.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before concluding.

Themes

epistemology perception logic

Mood

analytical critical

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • clinical psychology
  • philosophical debate
  • medical diagnosis

Key Concepts

Phenomenology cognitive bias truth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate perception from interpretation?
  • When should you trust sensory data?
A Different Perspective

Judgments can be influenced by cultural bias.

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