Loaiza, Juan R. (2017) Molyneux’s Question in Berkeley’s Theory of Vision. THEORIA. An International Journal for Theory, History and Foundations of Science, 32 (2). pp. 231-247. ISSN 2171-679X
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Abstract
I propose a reading of Berkeley's Essay towards a New Theory of Vision in which Molyneux-type questions as thought experiments instead of arguments. First, I present the general argumentative strategy in the NTV, and provide grounds for the traditional reading. Second, I consider some roles of thought experiments, and classify Molyneux-type questions in the NTV as constructive conjectural thought experiments. Third, I argue that (i) there is no distinction between Weak and Strong Heterogeneity theses in the NTV; (ii) that Strong Heterogeneity is the basis of Berkeley's theory; and (iii) that Molyneux-type questions act as illustrations of Strong Heterogeneity.
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| Additional Information: | ISSN: 0495-4548 (print) | ||||||
| Keywords: | Berkeley, Molyneux's question, Heterogeneity, thought experiments, perception | ||||||
| Subjects: | General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Thought Experiments |
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| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email theoria@ehu.es | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 20 Jun 2017 14:18 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 20 Jun 2017 14:18 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 13135 | ||||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | THEORIA. An International Journal for Theory, History and Foundations of Science | ||||||
| Publisher: | Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea / Universidad del País Vasco | ||||||
| Official URL: | http://www.ehu.eus/ojs/index.php/THEORIA/article/v... | ||||||
| DOI or Unique Handle: | 10.1387/theoria.15984 | ||||||
| Subjects: | General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science General Issues > Thought Experiments |
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| Date: | May 2017 | ||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 231-247 | ||||||
| Volume: | 32 | ||||||
| Number: | 2 | ||||||
| ISSN: | 2171-679X | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/13135 |
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