Lots of Locke 'n' homework!

I've done a little summarising of the Locke we've done this week, but I'm going to save the primary & secondary ideas stuff until you've done the homework!

John Locke ‘Primary & Secondary Qualities

• Explain Locke’s distinction between ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ qualities. 
• Why does Locke feel it is necessary to distinguish between primary & secondary qualities?
• Can you think of any problems or flaws in the idea of primary & secondary qualities?
• Why does this distinction make Locke a realist? 
• Could he justify or ground his 'realism' - if so how? if not why not?
• What are the implications of Locke's view in terms of constructing an epistemological theory?  

Have a good think about these things and say as much as you can. 

Due Wednesday 21st October