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What does it mean?
A question asking how one can perceive something that does not exist.
In plain terms
How do you see things that are not real?
What can you take from it?
Perception requires existence.

Where it applies

  • debating existence
  • interpreting experiences

Putting it to work

  • clarify what you mean

Questions to consider

  • Can you perceive things that do not exist?
  • How do you define reality?

Another view

It assumes existence is required for perception.

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