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Original Article
Idealism and Scepticism: A Reply to Brueckner
Article first published online: 15 OCT 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-2567.2012.01145.x
© 2012 Stiftelsen Theoria
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Puryear, S. (2012), Idealism and Scepticism: A Reply to Brueckner. Theoria. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-2567.2012.01145.x
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Keywords:
- idealism;
- scepticism;
- appearance;
- reality;
- Berkeley
Abstract
Anthony Brueckner argues that Berkeleyan idealism lacks anti-sceptical force because of the way Berkeley draws the appearance/reality distinction. But Brueckner's case rests on a misunderstanding of Berkeley's view. Properly understood, Berkeleyan idealism does indeed have anti-sceptical force.