This 5 page paper explores the metaphysical theories of Idealism, Realism and Anti-realism.
Date Submitted: 04/16/2004 05:51:10
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 5 pages (1302 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 5 pages (1302 words)
Metaphysics
In this essay I will critically analyze three views of metaphysics. These will include idealism, realism and antirealism. I will present and then assess the premises and claims of each of these theories. I will then base my conclusion on that assessment.
The first view of metaphysics that is examined will be idealism. This view holds that reality is mind and idea rather than matter. Idealists believe the creative, or mental, to be the …
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…perfection seems a bit exaggerated when you apply the theory to non-living objects. However, I do believe that the world as we know it would still exist even if we never did.
Finally the antirealist view that everything is dependent on our perceptions does not seem correct. The idea that all perceptions are valid seems right, but the idea that they are all of equal importance in such a diverse and prejudiced world seems unlikely.
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