12 Questions
At what age did Berkeley receive his master's degree?
22
What did Berkeley attempt to establish in Bermuda?
A college
Which philosophical view did Berkeley argue against?
Materialism
According to Berkeley, what is the basis of human knowledge?
Ideas or perceptions
How did Berkeley view the existence of an external world?
He believed it was created by God's perception
According to Berkeley, what are the laws of nature?
Ideas in God's mind that can change
What did Locke consider as Primary qualities?
Qualities experienced through senses
According to Locke, what are objects made of?
Aggregates of sensations
In the context of theory of distance perception, what did Locke agree with Descartes on?
Depth perception is natural to sight
What is the main difference between Locke's theory of distance perception and Descartes' theory?
Descartes believed in innate depth perception, Locke disagreed
What did Locke argue is necessary for a blind person to perceive depth after gaining sight?
Experience and associations
What was the essential aspect of Locke's Principle of Association?
'Ideas always associated with specific objects'
Test your knowledge on George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher and theologian known for his idealist philosophy. Learn about his early achievements, important works, and revolutionary ideas challenging materialism. Explore his views on the existence of matter and the concept that 'to be is to be perceived'.
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