In one work, this philosopher considers the objection that a square tower might appear round from a distance.
In one work, this philosopher considers the objection that a square tower might appear round from a distance. This philosopher argued that numerals are signs representing quantities of particulars and do not represent the abstract concept of "numbers". This philosopher suggested that concepts like "action" and "reaction" are merely useful "mathematical hypotheses" that do not represent physical reality. He argued that we "mediately" perceive objects through "immediately" perceiving ideas. This author of De Motu formulated his "master argument" to support the principle that "to be is to be perceived". A dialogue by him portrays John Locke as Hylas and himself as Philonous. For 10 points, name this Irish philosopher of A Treatise Concerning the Principle of Human Knowledge.
In one work, this philosopher considers the objection that a square tower might appear round from a distance.
George Berkeley