Perception is not Reality
... Theory of Knowledge 10/20/03 – period 6 Essay #2 “Perception is Reality. ... How do you define perception? How about reality? To me, perception, is nothing more than becoming aware of or understanding something by using the senses. Reality on the other hand is a fact; something that is neither dependent nor derivative but exists undoubtedly. ... Therefore, perception is not reality. In the following paragraphs, I will explain simple facts about how and why perception is not necessarily reality. ... Not really. Our perception does not identify the world as it truly is, but rather as a result of transformations performed by our senses.