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 …showed first 75 words of 1442 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1442 total…to focus in one direction rather than looking at all open paths. Also, perception has inherent problems in biological constraints of our own senses. In this manner perception is debilitating to a scientist. However perception is the source of individuality. This is largely due to the fact the every person has unique, individual, personal experiences. In this way perception is advantageous to artists because individuality and integrity aide an artist in producing more valued artwork.