Who embodies the counter-arguments to Berkeley in his dialogues?
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Hylas
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Hylas, representing John Locke's philosophical viewpoint, embodies the counterarguments to George Berkeley's ideas. Hylas challenges Berkeley's theory of immaterialism, asserting that physical objects exist independently of the mind and have real, inherent qualities. Through their philosophical discussions in Berkeley's dialogues, particularly the "Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous," Hylas presents objections and raises philosophical questions that bring to light the limitations and complexities of immaterialism.
Unraveling the Mind of George Berkeley: A Journey into Idealism
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