Do you think that there may be senses which do not necessarily receive information only from the environment, but rather from within us as well?
Do you think that there may be senses which do not necessarily receive information only from the environment, but rather from within us as well? (For example, how do you sense that you are hungry? If you hold your breath, which sense 'senses' that you need air? How do you sense the need for belonging?) - Why? Do you think that the definition of sensation needs to be expanded? a) We can expand the concept of conventional 5 main broad senses to a wide range of senses after close inspection and by giving it a deeper thought. The example highlighted in the discussion forum question about feelings of hunger is linked with digestive system, the cravings or hunger pans are due to stomach (a muscular bag) contractions and the subsequent activity in the pituitary gland releasing the appropriate hormones. All bodily systems are wined up together and all activities themselves give rise to new senses. The sense of emotion, getting those goose bumps or feeling sympathy upon recallin...