The Berkeley Folly

The Berkeley Folly refers to a philosophical idea proposed by George Berkeley in the 18th century. He argued that physical objects only exist as perceptions in our minds; in other words, "to be is to be perceived." Berkeley challenged the notion of an independent reality existing outside of our experiences. This view suggests that reality depends on our perceptions and that without someone to perceive them, objects have no existence. The folly is often debated because it raises questions about the nature of reality and existence, leading to discussions in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind.