Asked by Katelyn Torres on May 11, 2024
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John Locke was once asked how a person who had been born blind, but suddenly had his vision restored, would be able to interpret the visual world. Knowing what you do about Locke's empiricist philosophy, what would you say Locke's answer was?
A) Locke suggested that the person would have to learn about the visual world by way of the visual images.
B) Locke suggested that the person would be unable to see light because the retina would have atrophied.
C) Locke suggested that the person would be able to see size, color, distance, and depth because perception of these is innate.
D) Locke suggested that the person would see normally because interpretation of one's visual world is innate.
Empiricist Philosophy
A philosophical approach emphasizing that knowledge is primarily derived from sensory experience.
John Locke
a 17th-century English philosopher known for his work in political philosophy and epistemology, often considered the father of liberalism.
Visual World
The complex and dynamic perception of the environment and objects around us through the sense of sight.
- Acknowledge the philosophical viewpoints on perception, including Kant's and Locke's contributions.
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Paige ThompsonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Locke's empiricist philosophy posits that all knowledge comes from sensory experience. Therefore, he would suggest that the person who had been blind from birth would have to learn about the visual world by experiencing it through their senses.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the philosophical viewpoints on perception, including Kant's and Locke's contributions.