A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge Essay Questions

A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge
  1. Choose one of Berkeley’s arguments and critically examine it. Can you summarize it in your own words? Do you find it convincing or not? Explain.
  2. Explain the difference between Berkeley’s and Locke’s (previous reading) views regarding secondary qualities. With whom do you agree, and why?
  3. What is the most surprising claim that Berkeley makes? Do you agree with him on this point? Explain.
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