Indeed, in treating of figure and motion
we concluded they could not exist without the mind, because it
was impossible even in thought to separate them from all
secondary qualities, so as to conceive them existing by
themselves. But then this was not the only argument made use of
upon that occasion. But (to pass by all that hath been hitherto
said, and reckon it for nothing, if you will have it so) I am
content to put the whole upon this issue. If you can conceive it
possible for any mixture or combination of qualities, or any
sensible object whatever, to exist without the mind, then I will
grant it actually to be so.
. If it comes to that the point will soon be decided.
What more easy than to conceive a tree or house existing by
itself, independent of, and unperceived by, any mind whatsoever?
I do at this present time conceive them existing after that
manner.
. How say you, Hylas, can you see a thing which is at
the same time unseen?
. No, that were a contradiction.
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