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What is the role of sense perception in the various areas of knowledge, for example, history or ethics? How does it differ across the disciplines? Is it more important in relation to some disciplines than others? Is there any knowledge that is completely
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... What is the role of sense perception in the various areas of knowledge, for example, history or ethics? How does it differ across the disciplines? Is it more important in relation to some disciplines than others? Is there any knowledge that is completely independent of sense perception? Sense perception is defined as "Awareness of an object of thought, especially that of apparently external objects through use of the senses." (Kemerling) Its role varies between the different areas of knowledge. It is more important to natural science, human science, history and arts in relation to mathematics and ethics. Humans and animals receive information with their senses. We smell the fragrance of flowers, and hear the sound of birds chirping; we feel the smoothness of a silk sheet, taste the bitter taste of olives and see pictures of loved ones. The body is designed to deal with these senses. When we touch something hot
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