Locke uses the term "idea" to stand for ...
A) "whatsoever constitutes the areas of pure mathematics and logic."
B) "the fact that physical objects exists objectively and independently of our perceptions."
C) "the universal form of an abstract concept."
D) "whatsoever is the object of the understanding when a man thinks."

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Locke defines "idea" as "whatsoever is the object of the understanding when a man thinks." He uses it to refer to the mental representations we have of things in the world, including concepts, sensations, and perceptions. Option A is incorrect because Locke's use of "idea" is not limited to mathematics and logic. Option B is incorrect because Locke does not believe in the objective existence of physical objects independent of our perceptions. Option C may be partially true, but it is not a complete definition of Locke's use of the term "idea."

Locke Uses the Term "Idea" to Stand for