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Can our senses be trusted?
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We can rely on our senses of touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing to inform us about the world.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
We can depend on our senses to do science, which is our best tool for learning about the world around us.
Pro claim 2
We have honed our senses through millions of years of evolution.
Con claim 1
Our senses can play tricks on us.
Con claim 2
It is unreliable to depend on our senses, since they can vary from person to person.
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