Solved

In 1688, Molyneux Posed This Problem to Locke: Suppose That

Question 56

Multiple Choice

In 1688, Molyneux posed this problem to Locke: Suppose that a congenitally blind man has learned to distinguish and name a sphere and a cube by touch alone. Then imagine that this man suddenly recovers his sight. Will he be able to distinguish both objects by sight and to say which is the sphere and which the cube? Locke answered,


A) yes.
B) no.
C) maybe.
D) it depends.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions