The theory of substance in John Locke’s essay concerning human understanding
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Resumo: | In this paper, we intend to offer an interpretation about the explanation of the (relative) idea of pure substance in general on John Locke’s philosophy, from Thomas Reid’s notion of ‘natural suggestion’. To achieve this aim, after contextualizing Locke’s notion of pure substance in general and distinguishing it from the idea of particular substance (section 1), we explicit that Locke’s words about the source of the idea of the former in the mind (either empirical or rational) are ambiguous and inconclusive (section 2). Then, we argue that the parallels between this idea and that of ‘relation’, as well as of ‘power’ do not assist in that answer, due to some problems we identify on them (section 3). Finally, we argue that the Reidian explanation for the source of the idea of ‘mind’, from the notion of ‘natural suggestion’ allows us to i) avoid those problems and ii) inasmuch as, according to this interpretation, the idea of pure substance in general would have an empirical source, Lockian empiricism would remain intact (section 4). |
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The theory of substance in John Locke’s essay concerning human understandingA teoria da substância no ensaio sobre o entendimento humano, de John LockeHistory of PhilosophySubstanceIdeaJohn LockeHistória da FilosofiaSubstânciaIdeiaJohn LockeIn this paper, we intend to offer an interpretation about the explanation of the (relative) idea of pure substance in general on John Locke’s philosophy, from Thomas Reid’s notion of ‘natural suggestion’. To achieve this aim, after contextualizing Locke’s notion of pure substance in general and distinguishing it from the idea of particular substance (section 1), we explicit that Locke’s words about the source of the idea of the former in the mind (either empirical or rational) are ambiguous and inconclusive (section 2). Then, we argue that the parallels between this idea and that of ‘relation’, as well as of ‘power’ do not assist in that answer, due to some problems we identify on them (section 3). Finally, we argue that the Reidian explanation for the source of the idea of ‘mind’, from the notion of ‘natural suggestion’ allows us to i) avoid those problems and ii) inasmuch as, according to this interpretation, the idea of pure substance in general would have an empirical source, Lockian empiricism would remain intact (section 4).Neste artigo, pretende-se oferecer uma interpretação sobre a explicação da origem da ideia (relativa) de substância pura em geral, na filosofia de John Locke, a partir da noção de “sugestão natural” de Thomas Reid. Para tal, após contextualizar a noção de substância pura em geral para Locke e distingui-la da ideia de substância particular (seção 1), explicita-se que as suas palavras sobre a fonte (empírica ou racional) da ideia da segunda na mente são ambíguas e inconclusivas (seção 2). Depois, argumenta-se que os paralelos entre essa ideia e a de “relação”, assim como a de “poder”, não auxiliam nessa resposta, devido a alguns problemas que neles se identificam (seção 3). Finalmente, argumenta-se que a explicação reidiana para a origem da ideia de “mente”, com base na noção de “sugestão natural”, permite i) contornar aqueles problemas e, ii) na medida em que, de acordo com essa proposta, a ideia de substância pura em geral teria uma origem empírica, o empirismo lockiano se manteria intacto (seção 4).Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências2023-03-23info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdftext/htmlapplication/x-mobipocket-ebookapplication/epub+ziphttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/13483TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia da Unesp; v. 46 n. 2 (2023): Abril-Junho/2023; 35-60TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; Vol. 46 No. 2 (2023): April-June/2023; 35-60TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; Vol. 46 Núm. 2 (2023): Abril-Junho/2023; 35-60TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; Vol. 46 No. 2 (2023): Abril-Junho/2023; 35-60TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofia; V. 46 N. 2 (2023): Abril-Junho/2023; 35-601980-539X0101-3173reponame:Trans/Form/Ação (Online)instname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPporhttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/13483/11898https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/13483/11929https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/13483/11930https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/13483/11931Copyright (c) 2023 TRANS/FORM/AÇÃO: Revista de Filosofiahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSalgadinho Ferreira, CarlotaFrança Freitas, Vinícius2023-04-28T21:29:49Zoai:ojs.revistas.marilia.unesp.br:article/13483Revistahttps://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/PUBhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phptransformacao@marilia.unesp.br1980-539X0101-3173opendoar:2023-04-28T21:29:49Trans/Form/Ação (Online) - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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The theory of substance in John Locke’s essay concerning human understanding A teoria da substância no ensaio sobre o entendimento humano, de John Locke |
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The theory of substance in John Locke’s essay concerning human understanding Salgadinho Ferreira, Carlota History of Philosophy Substance Idea John Locke História da Filosofia Substância Ideia John Locke |
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Salgadinho Ferreira, Carlota |
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Salgadinho Ferreira, Carlota França Freitas, Vinícius |
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Salgadinho Ferreira, Carlota França Freitas, Vinícius |
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History of Philosophy Substance Idea John Locke História da Filosofia Substância Ideia John Locke |
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History of Philosophy Substance Idea John Locke História da Filosofia Substância Ideia John Locke |
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In this paper, we intend to offer an interpretation about the explanation of the (relative) idea of pure substance in general on John Locke’s philosophy, from Thomas Reid’s notion of ‘natural suggestion’. To achieve this aim, after contextualizing Locke’s notion of pure substance in general and distinguishing it from the idea of particular substance (section 1), we explicit that Locke’s words about the source of the idea of the former in the mind (either empirical or rational) are ambiguous and inconclusive (section 2). Then, we argue that the parallels between this idea and that of ‘relation’, as well as of ‘power’ do not assist in that answer, due to some problems we identify on them (section 3). Finally, we argue that the Reidian explanation for the source of the idea of ‘mind’, from the notion of ‘natural suggestion’ allows us to i) avoid those problems and ii) inasmuch as, according to this interpretation, the idea of pure substance in general would have an empirical source, Lockian empiricism would remain intact (section 4). |
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