As man progressed through the various stages of evolution, it is assumed that at a certain point he began to ponder the world around him. Of course, these first attempts fell short of being scholarly. As time passed on, though, these ideas persisted and were eventually tackled by the more intellectual, so-called philosophers. This, excavation of “the external world” began. As the authoritarianism of the ancients gave way to the more liberal views of the …showed first 75 words of 747 total…

…showed last 75 words of 747 total…were part of what the person knew to be true though sensation; and the artwork was part of the person’s reality. Do the paintings therefore cease since they are no longer being thought about? In the final analysis, it is evident that Berkley’s immaterialist position is logically feasible. From his definitions of minds and ideas to his careful attribution of their respective qualities, George Berkley has produced a compelling argument for his views.