Perception is the idea of reflection upon the mind. The mind perceives everything that is in its sight. If the mind does not perceive an object or idea, than that idea or object does not exist. In order for it to exist it has to be reflected on the mind. For example, the tree falling in the forest but no one there to hear it, does it stil make a sound? According to Locke the answer would be no for the simple fact that it was not perceived, therefore how can it make a sound?
I agree and disagree with Locke. I agree that in order for the mind to perceive something, it has to be reflected into the mind, but i disagree with the idea that if its not reflected it does not exist. Even though we did not perceive the sound of the falling tree, it is still there and the falling of the tree existed whether it was percieved or not. There are certain things that still exist whether its perceived or not. It has to do with the whole science logic of matter cannot be destroyed. If a tree falls, a sound is going to occur because that's the way it is. Blind people cannot perceive such things as color, but a well sighted person can. The color still exist. That's something that will not change. Our mind cannot perceive everything around us. So is Locke correct? Does the tree make a sound?
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A tree makes a sound regardless to who hears it. Perception is more of a judgement, or even an abilitiy to label something. If a blind person cannot see a neon sign, but a well sighted person can, then the blind person says the sign is not there, and the well sighted person says it is. Each of them have perceive differently. Perception comes from an individuals opinion and knowledge. I agree with your statement when yu said that matter cannot be destroyed. If something cannot be perceived, or is perceived differently, then it doesn't mean it does or doesn't exist.
i agree with you when you said perception is more of a judgement. not everyone has the ability to perceive a situation the same way as one would perceive it. everyone has their own thoughts and ideas. some may say the tree does make the sound while others argue that it doesnt.
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