The Appearance-Reality Distinction refers to the concept that there can be a distinction between what something appears to be and what it actually is in reality.

In the context of the Appearance-Reality Distinction, ‘appearance’ refers to the outward or surface-level characteristics or qualities of something that can be perceived or observed.

‘Reality’ in the Appearance-Reality Distinction pertains to the actual nature, essence, or truth of something, often deeper than what can be superficially perceived or observed.

‘Distinction’ means recognizing or discerning the difference between two or more concepts, in this case, between the appearance and the underlying reality of something.