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How does the author define abstraction?
How does the author define abstraction?
- Distinguishing between different colors and shapes
- Separating sensible objects from the act of perception (correct)
- Perceiving objects without experiencing them
- Creating imaginary scenarios unrelated to reality
What is the author's view on abstract ideas in relation to sensible objects?
What is the author's view on abstract ideas in relation to sensible objects?
- Abstract ideas are essential for perceiving sensible objects
- Abstract ideas cannot exist without sensible objects (correct)
- Abstract ideas can exist independently from sensible objects
- Sensible objects are entirely separate from abstract ideas
In the text, what does the author suggest about separating a sensible object from perception?
In the text, what does the author suggest about separating a sensible object from perception?
- Separating a sensible object enhances the understanding of it
- Perception is not influenced by the separation of a sensible object
- It is easy to separate a sensible object from its perception
- It is impossible to think of a sensible object without perceiving it (correct)
How does the author's ability to abstract relate to real existence?
How does the author's ability to abstract relate to real existence?
What role does sensation play in conception?
What role does sensation play in conception?
Based on the text, can a sensible thing be imagined without the corresponding sensation?
Based on the text, can a sensible thing be imagined without the corresponding sensation?
According to the passage, what does the author understand by expressions such as 'There was an Odor'?
According to the passage, what does the author understand by expressions such as 'There was an Odor'?
What is the author's view on the absolute existence of unthinking things?
What is the author's view on the absolute existence of unthinking things?
Based on the passage, why does the author find it repugnant for sensible objects to exist unperceived?
Based on the passage, why does the author find it repugnant for sensible objects to exist unperceived?
What does the author mean by 'Their Esse is Percipi'?
What does the author mean by 'Their Esse is Percipi'?
Why does the author mention that it is an opinion prevailing amongst men that sensible objects have a natural or real existence?
Why does the author mention that it is an opinion prevailing amongst men that sensible objects have a natural or real existence?
In the passage, what does the author imply by stating 'whoever shall find in his Heart to call it in Question'?
In the passage, what does the author imply by stating 'whoever shall find in his Heart to call it in Question'?
What does the passage suggest about the existence of physical objects?
What does the passage suggest about the existence of physical objects?
According to the passage, what is unintelligible regarding the existence of physical objects?
According to the passage, what is unintelligible regarding the existence of physical objects?
What does the passage suggest as the only true substance?
What does the passage suggest as the only true substance?
Why does the passage argue against the existence of unthinking substratum?
Why does the passage argue against the existence of unthinking substratum?
Which qualities are considered as ideas perceived by sense in the passage?
Which qualities are considered as ideas perceived by sense in the passage?
Why does the passage argue that for an idea to exist, it must be perceived?
Why does the passage argue that for an idea to exist, it must be perceived?
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