Single Idea 3952

[catalogued under 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 6. Criterion for Existence]

Full Idea

I know that nothing inconsistent can exist.

Gist of Idea

I know that nothing inconsistent can exist

Source

George Berkeley (Three Dialogues of Hylas and Philonous [1713], III p.224)

Book Reference

Berkeley,George: 'The Principles of Human Knowledge etc.', ed/tr. Warnock,G.J. [Fontana 1962], p.224


A Reaction

Fine, but the problem is to assess with confidence what is inconsistent. Human imagination seems to be the test for existence. But what else can we do?