Language and Metaphysical Realism in Locke

Authors

  • Antoni Defez Martín Universitat de Girona

Keywords:

Locke, corpuscular theory, materialism, reality, knowledge, theology

Abstract

According to Locke the corpuscular theory of matter was the best explanation of the reality.Nevertheless, he did not believe that it was possible to demonstrate philosophically the truth of thisclaim: human beings can only achieve justified beliefs, but not knowledge, on the actual constitution ofthe world. For this reason, Locke, in his philosophical defense of the corpuscular hypothesis, appealsto theology: God could make possible what for human beings would be inconceivable.

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Martín, A. D. (2014). Language and Metaphysical Realism in Locke. Pensamiento. Revista De Investigación E Información Filosófica, 65(244), 279–295. Retrieved from https://revistas.comillas.edu/index.php/pensamiento/article/view/2732