Help with Philosophy exam...again...anyone good with Phil?

[kizzo]

Explain how Berkely could be an empiricist and an idealist at the same time. In fact, explain how his empiricism led to his idealism.

How does Philonous convince Hylas that sensible ideas of color are only in the mind. Do the same for sensible ideas of sound? Size? Motion? Ideas of individuals? Do his arguments prove that matter does not exist?

How does Berekely argue that we do have knowledge? Evaluate his argument.

Is the sex of the knower epistemologically significant? Explain Loraine Code's argument for this view. Critciall evaluate her argument.


The three readings we have been assigned to gether this information from is"

Rene Descartes Mediations I and II
Berekely's Three Dialogues (Hylas and Philonous)
John Locke - Essay Concerning Human Understanding

anyone have a clue on how to answer these? I get the main ideas but this crap is so complex it annoys the hell out of me.

[Ugzz]

My Brain Hurts
Brain make people dumb.. No leela, brain make people smart!

yeah.. my x-g/f had a philosophy class and all i can really say is "Uhhh. what?"

[kizzo]

wheres kewlkat and the philosophy major guy. your assistance is of most importance.

[cbogg]

Explain how Berkely could be an empiricist and an idealist at the same time. In fact, explain how his empiricism led to his idealism.

How does Philonous convince Hylas that sensible ideas of color are only in the mind. Do the same for sensible ideas of sound? Size? Motion? Ideas of individuals? Do his arguments prove that matter does not exist?



Answer 1: Because he can!
Answer 2: Because he is the F-IN MAN!

That's all I got. I'd take easier classes if I were you! lol

[Cypher]

I took philsophy in college. I loved it but damn will it make you think hard. I don't know those readings so I can't help. Whens this due? if its not until the end of the weekend maybe I'll read it all just because I miss it.