The philosophy of perception investigates the nature of our sensory experiences and their relation to reality. Raising questions about the conscious character of perceptual experiences, how they enable us to acquire knowledge of the world in which we live, and what exactly it is we are aware of when we hallucinate or dream, the philosophy of perception is a growing area of interest in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind.
William Fish is a professor of philosophy at Massey University. He is the author of several books. He has also published a range of articles, encyclopaedia entries and book chapters. In addition to his involvement in teaching critical thinking, Bill also teaches courses on philosophy of mind and epistemology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.