Textbook Assignment

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From the Locke Reading:
Refer particularly to what is said under Chapter 1 heading, numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5. What do you think Locke means by ‘sensible external objects’? After explaining this, offer an example of a sensible external object. Discuss in at least a paragraph.

From the reading, “external sensible objects” are those aspects or materials whose sensations are acquired sensory organs (Berkeley, 1871). An example of this object is a car. The car is a sensible external object because its sensation is acquired through all the senses. It can be seen, heard, and felt. It appears real and can be described as it is.

From the Berkeley Reading:
Refer particularly to what is said in numbers 4, 8, 18, 20, 22, and 23. Do you think Berkeley believes that sensible external objects exist? Why or why not? After explaining your answer, describe what you think the world must be like if Berkeley is correct. Discuss in at least a paragraph.

Berkeley’s reading indicates that sensible external objects do not exist. According to him, the human mind only perceived the images of objects (Berkeley, 1871). Since Berkeley believes that sensible objects are unavailable in the world, if his argument was correct, the world would be without any physical objects. We could never have touched, smelled, felt, hear or see anything.
Consider this image while answering the following questions in at least a paragraph:

1) Would you agree that what you are experiencing is an image of a can and not actually a can? Why or why not?
I agree that what I am experiencing is the image of a can and not actually a can. This is because in my mind I have a perception of what a can looks likes and therefore this is not it. As such, this is just but a perception of the can and not a real can. It is an image of the can.
2) Upon further consideration, would you agree that what you are experiencing is not actually an image a can, but is your own idea/perception of an image of a can? Why or why not?
Yes, I agree that what I see above is a perception of the image of the can. This is because in my mind I know how a can looks like and therefore I can experience its image any time. Even without seeing the drawing or picture of the can, I can create the mental image in my mind.

3) Is there any significant difference between what you are being asked in question 1 and question 2 above? Explain your answer.
There is no difference between question one and question two above. This is because an image is just a perception. The image is not physical in any way. At the same time, perception explains an abstract material which cannot be physically seen, touched, felt or smelled. These questions are similar in all ways.
Reference
Berkeley, G. (1871). The Works of George Berkeley.. (Vol. 4). Clarendon Press.