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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 2. Qualities in Perception / e. Primary/secondary critique

9308	If subjective and objective begin to merge, then so do primary and secondary qualities [Svendsen]
	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.
	From: Lars Svendsen (A Philosophy of Boredom [2005], Ch.3)
	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.