Components of Darkness: What Forms the Dark?

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Darkness is primarily defined as the absence of light, which is the most common understanding. Some participants in the discussion suggest that darkness could also relate to the absence of particles, although this idea is less conventional. The conversation explores the philosophical implications of darkness and its relationship to perception. Overall, the consensus leans towards darkness being fundamentally linked to the lack of light. The discussion invites further exploration of the nature and components of darkness.

Dec 28, 2012

sun.there

Hi friends. Many a times i have gazed "What is darkness?" Can anyone tell the components of a darkness? In other words, what forms the darkness? Is that the absence of light? Absence of Particles? Help me out guys

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sun.there said:

Is that the absence of light?

That's what we usually mean by 'darkness'.

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