Bertrand begins the article with a subtle but interesting question of knowledge. He then asks whether knowledge …show more content…
It seems as if Bertrand has a difficult time understanding and, perhaps agreeing with Berkeley’s findings. There are many philosophers who 's conclusions inhabit similarities to Berkeley, therefore, lies much contradiction. Bertrand mentions another philosopher, Leibniz, likewise to Berkeley. Given, they both are idealist in their arguments of matter and mind. However, they both have different views as to what makes objects real and what does not. Berkeley believes reality comes from the “mind of God.” Whereas, Leibniz believes reality results from a “colony of souls” (1091). Although they both have different philosophies, at least they could agree to say the table is a real object in which they can see, feel, and