Nature of Logic and Perception
Natasha Decker
University of Phoenix
PHL 251
John Honchell
March 13, 2006
Perception is defined as, "the act of perceiving; cognizance by the senses or intellect; apprehension by the bodily organs, or by the mind, of what is presented to them; discernment; apprehension; cognition" (cite). Reality is defined as, " the quality or state of being actual or true" (cite). So, perception is simply what we perceive as the truth. On the other hand, reality is the actual truth. Using these definitions as a guideline I am able to identify an instance where my perception of what was reality, was far different from the actual reality.
Before having children, I had a perception of what motherhood would be like. The perception that I had was fueled by many sources. Media, mostly television, other mothers, and my own thoughts formed my perception of motherhood. Television has a way of glamorizing almost everything. Motherhood in television in......
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