Language and Metaphysical Realism in Locke

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

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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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Vol. 65 No. 244 (2009): mayo-agosto 2009

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Language and Metaphysical Realism in Locke. (2014). Pensamiento. Revista De Investigación E Información Filosófica, 65(244), 279-295. https://revistas.comillas.edu/pensamiento/article/view/2732