"..the possibility of having any of its simple ideas changed, and in another the possibility of making that change; and so comes by that ideas which we call "power."
I found this section of the book to be very interesting. Locke feels that they’re two different types of powers, active and passive. He feels that God is above all passive power. Descarte also relates to the topic of power. In the previous readings, Descarte has a hard time trying to figure out why he is imperfect and cannot hold all of the powers and traits of God.
In the quote listed above, I feel that Locke is explaining how power can change a person’s view on things. A person can be very influenced by a person with power. This also clashes with Descartes 'Four Rules.' One rule which states something along the lines of never just believing what you hear. Is Locke trying to say that even if you follow these 4 rules.. it wouldnt make a difference if someone with power gets involved?
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In the quote i feel Locke is saying simple and non-indepth ideas can change very easily. If they are not complicated it is more likely for a small idea to change. If there are complex ideas it is more complicated to change. And from these kinds of ideas comes the power
not only can power change a person's view, but 9 times out of 10 it does. when someone goes from being average to super rich, they start to take things for granted and even label people as inferior. it has been happening throughout our known existence and will probably never stop.
as for having the same power as God, just go watch Bruce Almighty and you'll understand why ordinary people can't properly handle that power.
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