... particularly difficult. Following this hypothesis, Berkeley's argument is that Abstract Ideas cannot be necessary for communication. Although I accept that young children may speak language that is only necessary in a means to their own end, it is possible to say that this means of communication may need to be developed as they become more sophisticated beings. It is unfair to argue that abstraction is not a necessity to all as it is not a necessity for children. Young babies for example, communicate only with cries of slight difference in distinction in order to express their need, for attention, food, discomfort etc. Would one then want to argue that it is unnecessary for a child to develop beyond this level, seen as all of their needs in this situation are met? It is indeed the needs of a person that grow with development, for example, intellectual satisfaction. Therefore, Berkeley's criticism ...

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