direct perception

Direct perception is the idea that we can immediately understand aspects of our environment without needing to infer or interpret them through complex mental processes. Instead, our senses directly pick up on information—like shapes, colors, and textures—that reveal the nature of objects and events around us. For example, when you see a chair, you instantly recognize its shape, size, and function without analyzing each detail step-by-step. This concept suggests that perception is a direct, unmediated experience shaped by our sensory systems interacting with the environment.