Affiliation:
1. Université de Genève Départment de Philosophie, Faculté des Lettres 2, rue de Candolle, CH-1211 Genève 4 Genève Switzerland
Abstract
Abstract
In paragraphs 5 and 86 of the De sensibus Theophrastus gives a brief report of Plato’s views on the sense of vision and its object, i. e. colour, based on the Timaeus. Interestingly enough, he presents the Platonic doctrine as a third alternative to the extramission and intromission theories put forward by other ancient philosophers. In this article I examine whether or not Theophrastus’ account is impartial. I argue that at least some of his distortive departures from the Platonic dialogue are due to his Aristotelian inheritance, even though they do not always represent Aristotle’s expressed views.
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,Philosophy
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