Understanding Indirect Realism

What theory does indirect realism oppose?

• Idealism

• Rationalism

• Direct Realism

• Empiricism

What mediates between the mind and the external world in indirect realism?

• Brain activity

• Physical objects

• Sense data

• Consciousness

According to indirect realism, can we perceive objects directly?

• No, only through sense data

• Yes, without any mediation

• No, objects do not exist

• Yes, but only in certain conditions

What does sense data represent in indirect realism?

• Imaginary objects

• Mind-independent objects

• Only the perceiver's thoughts

• Nothing, it's an illusion

Are sense data and physical objects the same in indirect realism?

• Yes, they are identical

• No, sense data represent objects

• Sense data are physical objects

• Indirect realism does not acknowledge physical objects

What is the immediate object of perception in indirect realism?

• Consciousness

• Ideas

• Sense data

• The physical world

Do objects have an existence independent of perception according to indirect realism?

• Indirect realism does not address the existence of objects

• Objects are illusions

• No, they only exist when perceived

• Yes, they exist independently

According to indirect realism, what is true about our perception of the world?

• It does not involve the mind

• It is mediated by sense data

• It is always accurate

• It is direct and unmediated

What is the nature of sense data according to indirect realism?

• Non-existent

• Objective and constant

• Mind-dependent and subjective

• Mind-independent

Who is associated with the differentiation between primary and secondary qualities?

• Bertrand Russell

• David Hume

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant