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Introduction to Primary and Secondary Qualities

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14:33·2011·introductory level

This lecture introduces the distinction between primary and secondary qualities, as developed by philosophers like John Locke and Robert Boyle. It explores how these concepts differentiate inherent properties of objects from observer-dependent perceptions, impacting theories of perception.

A series of lectures delivered by Peter Millican to first-year philosophy students at the University of Oxford. The lectures comprise the 8-week General Philosophy course and were delivered in late 2009.

Source: University of Oxford via YouTubeWatch on YouTube

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