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aisthesis

"sensation", "perception", "feeling" in ancient greek.

(see aesthetics)
(see anesthesia)
(see synesthesia)

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aisthesis

In the Theaitetos dialogue, Socrates tried to come up with the best definition of knowledge. He decided that knowledge was made up of three parts: aisthesis (perception), doxa (opinion), and logos (reason). However, Socrates was not completely happy with this definition.

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aisthesis

Plato believed that we have an inner sense that allows us to recognize, realize, and experience the world around us. This sense is called "aisthesis" and it is within us, which Plato calls "psykhe". To find this sense, look for it in the title "psykhe".

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aisthesis

A person who is having difficulty coming up with ideas or words for their writing.

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aisthesis

Aisthe comes from the root word "exhale" which means to breathe. To breathe is to live, and to live is to feel. Feeling is the clearest meaning of this Greek philosophical term.

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aisthesis

In Ancient Greece, there was a belief that everything in the universe was connected and flowed together. This flow was seen as something divine and special. Sensations were also part of this flow, and the Ancient Greeks used these sensations to form their understanding of beauty and aesthetics.

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