The target of Berkeley's arguments in the sections of The Principles that we read is a description of how we come to know mind-independent matter via primary and secondary qualities as John Locke described it. What is Locke's position and what are Berkeley's arguments against it? Do you find Berkeley's arguments satisfactory?
Primary qualities are characteristics of objects that are set apart from the observer, or quantitative aspects of our environment. This includes things like extension, solidity, number, figure, and motion. These qualities can be determined without question and do not rely on judgements that can be argued.
Alternatively, secondary qualities are thought to be properties that create a sensation for the observer, such as
Primary qualities are characteristics of objects that are set apart from the observer, or quantitative aspects of our environment. This includes things like extension, solidity, number, figure, and motion. These qualities can be determined without question and do not rely on judgements that can be argued.
Alternatively, secondary qualities are thought to be properties that create a sensation for the observer, such as