[Gr. αἴσθησις a perceiving, f. vbl. stem αἰσθε- perceive.] The perception of the external world by the senses.
1851. Ruskin, Mod. Painters, II. III. I. ii. § 1. The term ‘æsthesis’ properly signifies mere sensual perception of the outward qualities and necessary effects of bodies.
1879. Lewes, Psychol., 87. The antithesis between facts and feelings, Physis and Æsthesis.
