Match the description with the appropriate element of Locke's philosophy.
-simple ideas
A)experiences of objects in the external world
B)experiences of the mind's own operations
C)ideas that come from basic sensations or reflections
D)the linking together of similar or contiguously experienced ideas

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Simple ideas are the basic building blocks of all knowledge and come from basic sensations or reflections.

Answer: A
 Experiences of objects in the external world are considered simple ideas in Locke's philosophy.

Answer: B
 Experiences of the mind's own operations are considered simple ideas in Locke's philosophy.

Answer: D
 The linking together of similar or contiguously experienced ideas is a process called association, which is a key aspect of Locke's philosophy.

Match the Description with the Appropriate Element of Locke's Philosophy