Naïve Realism: Place Faith In Our Perception

720 Words2 Pages

Naïve Realism
Naïve realism is the belief that we see the world exactly as it is, without objective or bias and that our perceptions are direct and accurate. The variables of perception become somewhat philosophical, as we must come to question the property and reality behind what we see and experience.

For everyday actions, it is sensible for people to trust their perceptions and it is quite possible to make seemingly accurate decisions. For instance, when another student accidentally bumps an object off your desk during a lecture hall, it would be an accurate judgment and reflex to attempt to catch the object before it falls and potentially breaks. With quick and procedural reactions such as these, it is most often in our best interest to place faith in our perceptions. …show more content…

For instance, if you were out in public with a partner, you may both exhibit different levels of comfort with regards to public affection. It is unlikely you will take the time to consider the possibility that both sides mediate different social attitudes, ideological beliefs, preferences, cultural and religious backgrounds, and biased personal interests. These factors can be exceptionally deceiving and overlooked for those who possess different insights under different circumstances.

Naïve realism is applicable to material objects as well as our personal interests. Our perceptions can be changed by environmental factors; objects will appear one color and shape in the light, yet in the dark they are a completely different color and shape can be difficult to distinguish. One’s instinctual common sense will most likely continue to tell them that our opinion is objective, yet our beliefs will continue to shape our own perceptions of the world as to what we believe and see is right, wrong, acceptable, and imperative.

Open Document