What was Berkeley's explanation for the fact that things like rocks and trees seem to continue to exist even when humans don't perceive them?

What will be an ideal response?


God always perceives them

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Hume says that morality cannot be based on experience because our five senses cannot experience something called "moral vice."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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By advising Arjuna to approach the battle using karma yoga, Krishna is recommending that Arjuna

A) adopt an attitude of detachment toward the consequences of his actions. B) passionately commit himself to fighting. C) use meditation and not weapons to defeat the enemy. D) employ the Golden Rule.

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Sophrosyne is

A) wisdom as moderation B) unhealthy excess C) excessive greed D) wisdom about religion

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Descartes cannot conceive of

A. existing without a brain. B. existing without a mind. C. existing without a heart. D. existing without a body.

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