The Synthesis of of Empiricism and Innatism in Berkeley's Doctrine of Notions

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The Synthesis of of Empiricism and Innatism in Berkeley's Doctrine of Notions
Original language description
This essay argues that Berkeley's doctrine of notions is an account of concept-formation that offers a middle-way between empiricism and innatism, something which Berkeley himself asserts at Siris 308. First, the widespread assumption that Berkeley accepts Locke's conceptual empiricism is questioned, with particular attention given to Berkeley's views on innatism and ideas of reflection. Then, it is shown that Berkeley's doctrine of notions comes very close to the refined form of innatism to be found inDescartes? later writings and in Leibniz. Finally, it is argued that Berkeley denies a principle common to both empiricism and innatism, namely, that all conceptual knowledge amounts to the perception of ideas. By denying thisat least in the case of theconcepts of self, causation, substance, and virtueBerkeley is able to provide a synthesis of conceptual empiricism and innatism.
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Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AA - Philosophy and religion
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Project
<a href="/en/project/GAP401%2F10%2F1504" target="_blank" >GAP401/10/1504: Formal and Historical Approaches to Epistemology</a><br>
Continuities
Z - Vyzkumny zamer (s odkazem do CEZ)

Publication year
2010
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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