Idealism, Realism and Hints of Personalism in C.I. Lewis
Idealism, Realism and Hints of Personalism in C.I. Lewis

Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the arguments of C.I. Lewis respecting the util- ity of idealist and realist philosophical categories and ends with a look at his per- sonalist credentials. It is reported that Lewis pared away the outer layer of ideal- ism leaving its utility in explaining perception via his concept of the “given”. This resulted in a fundamentally realist vision with the exception of perceptive theory. It is offered that the realist perspective is the more satisfactory metaphysical com- ponent of a healthy personalist philosophy, one that Lewis would presumably favor.

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