Ideas from 'Locke on Human Understanding' by E.J. Lowe [1995], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Locke on Human Understanding' by Lowe,E.J. [Routledge 2004,0-415-10091-7]].

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8. Modes of Existence / E. Nominalism / 2. Resemblance Nominalism

7720	Two things can only resemble one another in some respect, and that may reintroduce a universal

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined

7712	On substances, Leibniz emphasises unity, Spinoza independence, Locke relations to qualities

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 6. Inference in Perception

7710	Perception is a mode of belief-acquisition, and does not involve sensation

12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 7. Causal Perception

7711	Science requires a causal theory - perception of an object must be an experience caused by the object

16. Persons / D. Continuity of the Self / 1. Identity and the Self

7714	Personal identity is a problem across time (diachronic) and at an instant (synchronic)

18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 4. Language of Thought

7715	Mentalese isn't a language, because it isn't conventional, or a means of public communication

19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 2. Meaning as Mental

7722	If meaning is mental pictures, explain "the cat (or dog!) is NOT on the mat"