To what extent do our senses give us knowledge of the world as it actually is?

To what extent do our senses give us knowledge of the world as it actually is?

One obtains knowledge primarily through the senses. These include sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch. They allow one to become aware and conscious of the world. They allow one to be able to differentiate between and identify objects. Without the five senses, would one know the difference between a square and a circle? Would one know the difference between the do-note and the la-note? Or would one know the difference between a chocolate ice cream and a mushroom soup? No. One couldn’t be aware of all these differences without these senses.

That being said, what are the five senses? The five senses include the sight, the smell, the hearing, the taste, and the touch. Sight is the sensory faculty of seeing. Smell is the sensory faculty of perceiving odors or scents. Hearing is the sensory faculty of perceiving sounds. Taste is the sensory faculty of perceiving flavors. While, touch is the sensory faculty of perceiving through physical contact. These senses assist one in acquiring knowledge.

What is knowledge? Knowledge is the information, opinions, ideas, and skills achieved by a knower through language, logic, emotions, and perception. What is a knower? A knower is a being that holds and possesses knowledge.

Is it necessary to have senses to obtain knowledge? It is. Without all five senses, one could not be able to listen to music, savor food, or even communicate with others, much less read a book, or hold a conversation.

Then, does it indicate that, without even one of the five senses, one would not be able to gain knowledge? No. It does not. Although being without even one of the five senses does greatly restrict one’s ways to obtain knowledge, it doesn’t stop one from attaining knowledge. One could acquire knowledge through other senses. Numerous notable people who have suffered with certain defects were able to overcome their impairments, and become very successful in their life. These great people didn’t let their unfortunate...