# The Problem of Perception **Opening (not a real abstract):** Printed in the United States of America Title-page illustration from Robert Hooke, “An Instrument of Use to take the Draught, or Picture of any Thing,” 1726. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Smith, A. D. The problem of perception / A.D. Smith. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. 1. Realism. 2. Perception (Philosophy) I. Title. B835 .S57 2002 121⬘. 34—dc21 **Authors:** [[Smith]]