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S/P/544. An examination of Locke's theory of ideas

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2005
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This paper examines the concept of ideas in relation to Locke and compares his theories to Descartes. Locke’s rejection of the concept of doubt is discussed, and the paper examines his main two methods of deriving ideas through the mind. The way in which Locke classifies ideas is outlined, and the paper also discusses the way in which he groups abstractions.

 

KEYWORDS: Locke, idea, Descartes, abstractions,