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13 pages in length. The very nature of perception is that which we, as humans, have been trained to discern as a species, inasmuch as the certain quality of perception required within the sensual world is decidedly unique to human beings. Man looks upon his world as a direct reflection of him, his values, beliefs, experiences, conditions and development. As such, the writer discusses Berkeley's doctrine of notions as they relate to spiritual perception. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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required within the sensual world is decidedly unique to human beings. Man looks upon his world as a direct reflection of him, his values, beliefs, experiences, conditions and development;
contrarily, humanity may also perceive the world "cleanly and directly, seeing things for what they are in moments of illuminating vision" (Ulrich, no date). Either way, mans consciousness, awareness
and understanding are what dictate perception, which represent "a choice, where we may intend our manner of interaction with the world, ourselves, and others. Our perceptual capacities are not
fixed; they are not static or one-dimensional. Rather, they grow and expand in relation to our own efforts and our quality of attention" (Ulrich, no date).
Berkeley, along with myriad other philosophers, psychologists and sociologists, attempted to explain the inherent relationship that exists between existence and the elements of perception, awareness and
time. One primary focus of Berkeleys perspective can be construed as focusing upon the sensual realm and the manner by which the passage of time can trigger enhanced sense
awareness, as well as the sensual world eliciting an enhanced perception of time, which draws directly upon the experiential realm. As such, the sensual realm is looked upon as
a way of enhancing bodily awareness in its sensual expression, which in turn trigger an enhanced awareness of the moment at hand and draws attention to the fleeting nature of
existence that unifies all things. " The ideas of Sense are more strong, lively, and distinct than those of the imagination; they have likewise a steadiness, order, and coherence,
and are not excited at random, as those which are the effects of human wills often are, but in a regular train or series, the admirable connexion whereof sufficiently testifies
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