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Episode 89: Berkeley: Only Ideas Exist!

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Berkeley's Idealism and the Nature of Perception

This chapter explores Berkeley's idealism, emphasizing the relationship between perception and reality, and how material existence is questioned through sensory experiences. The speakers engage in a dialogue about the implications of subjective qualities, like color, and critique the reliance on divine perception for the existence of external objects. They delve into the complex interplay between ideas, sensations, and the challenges of reconciling individual perceptions with objective reality.

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