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When through the power of sight we see white, that which comes about in the soul through the act of seeing is a modification. And on the basis of this modification, we are able to say that the white which is affecting us exists.
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"When through the power of sight we see white, that which comes about in the soul through the act of seeing is a modification. And on the basis of this modification, we are able to say that the white which is affecting us exists."
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When through the power of sight we see white, that which comes about in the soul through the act of seeing is a modification. And on the basis of this modification, we are able to say that the white which is affecting us exists. — Chrysippus

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Chrysippus was a Philosopher from Soli (-279–-206).

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Who said "When through the power of sight we see white, that which comes about in the sou…"?
This quote is attributed to Chrysippus, a Philosopher from Soli.
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Chrysippus lived from -279 – -206.