Colour as Body and Space – a new Proposal on Philosophy of Colour

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Abstract

[In English]

Considering the relation between Philosophy of Colour and
Physics we intend to propose a new approach in order to develop
this subject. This implies thinking Philosophy of Colour not only
as an Aesthetics topic but also as an Ontological one. We start by
directing a critic to positivist criteria that guides science nowadays
having a negative impact in the exercise of Philosophy concerning
any topic, including that of Colour. Then we briefly distinguish
Colour Psychology and Philosophy of Colour. Finally, we suggest
that Philosophy of Colour should be thought along with Space
since colour only exists having as reference a space, where one’s
body takes place (exists). Therefore, Philosophy when reflecting
on colour in relation to Physics should consider not only colour
but also body and space. Why and how, that is what we intend to
describe.