PHILOSOPHER AND THEIR PERCEPTION ON TRUTH AND REALITY

 Albert Einstein

Born: March 14, 1879 Germany

Died: April 18, 1955, new jersey

Famous for: developed the theory of relativity

PRECEPTION:
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

DESCRIPTION:

Everything happening in your life began with a decision you made, that has now become your
perception of reality.

Consider this your perception of anything is really an observation, interpretation, or a mental

image that you hold with regard to some event, time , person, place, condition or circumstance.

It’s how you see me and many others you see things in the world around you that molds,
shapes and determines your individual perception, the way you treat people the way you act or
respond.

The willingness to recognize and accept the Power of Perception can affect your world in
whichever way you choose.
Perception is your reality but provides a situation that requires a choice between options that
are or may seem equally favorable or unfavorable, mutually exclusive or non-exclusive.
This sense of power and assurance with which we choose consciously or unconsciously begins a
chain reaction for which we are solely responsible. Point is your perception is your reality …
Real or Unreal.

 ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER (philosopher of pessimism)

Born: February 22, 1788, Poland.

Died: September 21, 1860, Frankfurt.

Famous for: pessimistic views of human nature

 PRECEPTION:

“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed.
Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.”
DESCRIPTION:

The process of acknowledging a truth is broken down into three stages:

1. The first stage is ridicule. When a new idea or concept is brought up, it’s so strange that it’s
completely absurd. People cannot fathom this idea and how it fits into their lives, so they
simply laugh at how impossible it seems.
2. The second stage is opposition. After a new concept hasn’t made it past the first stage, people
begin to worry that it’s here to stay. A few might support the concept, but most will resist
because they see it as a threat to everything they’re familiar with.
3. The third stage is self-evident. There is increasing evidence that supports the idea, which goes
from having a few early supporters to entering the mainstream. A majority of people support
the fact and come to accept it as a given.
 RICHARD FEYNMAN
Born: May 11, 1918, New York
Died: February 15, 1988, California
Famous for: quantum mechanics and particle physics.
PRECEPTION:

‘”For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature
cannot be fooled.”
DESCRIPTION:

Dr. Richard Feynman was always known for speaking his mind. When his work led him to a
conclusion which seemed at odds with the conclusions (or desires) of others, he followed his
own counsel.

In other words ... even if the message is something we don't want to hear, or will cause people
(or governmental agencies) to get upset, we need to hear it anyway. How else can we address,
and resolve, a major problem.

 Erwin Schrodinger
Famous for: theoretical physicist

PRECEPTION:

Vedanta teaches that consciousness is singular, all happenings are played out in one universal
DESCRIPTION:

No. Consciousness is not an illusion. Consciousness is the fabric of the

universe/creation. Everything is within consciousness. Consciousness is existence. There are
even scientist who have realized this.

Consciousness presents itself in a variety of frequencies of knowledge. These differing

frequencies create dimensions, each subject to their own laws and principles of
operation. Each incremental dimension is a manifestation of more and more knowledge within
a smaller unit of energy.

 Michel Foucault
Famous for: Structuralism andGenealogy

PRECEPTION:

“nature of power” and its purpose.

DESCRIPTION:

Power is an inescapable feature of human social life and structure. power is the capacity for
influence and that influence is based on the control of resources valued or desired by others.
power is based on persuasion, authority and coercion. Implications of the theory for social
change, coercion, prejudice and the extent to which power is a social evil are briefly noted.