Reality of Matter from "summary" of The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
The Reality of Matter is a concept that has been debated for centuries, with philosophers offering various theories and explanations. One of the main questions that arises when discussing the reality of matter is whether material objects exist independently of our perception of them. In other words, are objects such as tables, chairs, and rocks real entities that exist in the world, or are they merely figments of our imagination?One theory that attempts to address this question is the theory of sense-data. According to this theory, when we perceive an object, we are not directly perceiving the object itself, but rather a mental representation of the object. This mental representation, known as a sense-datum, is what we experience when we see, touch, or otherwise interact with an object. Proponents of this theory argue that since we can never directly perceive the object itself, we cannot know for certain whether the object exists independently of our perception of it. However, there are also philosophers who reject the theory of sense-data and argue for the existence of material objects as independent entities. According to this view, when we perceive an object, we are...
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