Auburn University professors release new book exploring the mystery of color
The College of Liberal Arts is proud to announce the publication of “The Metaphysics of Color,” a thought-provoking new work by Professors of Philosophy Michael Watkins and Elay Shech. This book, part of the Cambridge Elements series, provides an opinionated and selective introduction to key philosophical issues surrounding the nature of color.
While we usually think of color as something we see—such as the red of an apple or the blue of the sky—this book asks a bigger question: are colors just in our minds, or are they real features of the world?
Many modern theories suggest that color depends on how we perceive it, but Watkins and Shech argue that colors exist independently of us. Further, the book demonstrates how colors are essential to scientific explanation of reality.
In other words, things really are red, blue or green, whether or not anyone is looking.
“The Metaphysics of Color” is available to everyone for free online through Cambridge Core. You can also watch the short video summary on Vimeo.
To learn more or read the book, visit Cambridge Core.
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