Full Idea
It is doubtful whether the traditional dichotomy between the strictly subjective and the strictly objective can still be maintained; if not, we must also revise the distinction between primary and secondary qualities.
Gist of Idea
If subjective and objective begin to merge, then so do primary and secondary qualities
Source
Lars Svendsen (A Philosophy of Boredom [2005], Ch.3)
Book Reference
Svendsen,Lars: 'A Philosophy of Boredom' [Reaktion Books 2005], p.108
A Reaction
Very perceptive. The reason why I am so keen to hang onto the primary/secondary distinction is because I want to preserve objectivity (and realism). I much prefer Locke to Hume, as empiricist spokesmen.