Philosophy studies what people believe they know and elevates it to another horizon. It questions many things defined by man, which may formulate major doubts amongst individuals because it changes the norm. Bertrand Russell did exactly that in, “Appearance and Reality.” He assessed and criticized what the average person would define as real and truthful in a mere two-paged article. As humans, we tend to want answers to many or all of our questions. Those answers are usually what we call facts or truths, by means of an expert, who preforms years of extensive research until they surpass a certain criteria which grants them the expertise for that specialty. The average person may not think pass the studies and research of experts, and yet philosophers do. This could make for a very difficult understanding of Philosophy. Bertrand focuses his attention on the distinctions between actuality and actualization. Through such contrast, he is able to address some of the common problems in philosophy by evaluating the minds and thoughts of other philosophers.
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
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