The satire of color
The statement by Berkeley that colors can be seen differently by people is entirely satirical. According to Berkeley, red coloration can be seen as red by other people while others see it as green! Remember, Berkeley does not talk about color-blindness in his arguments but believes that people see colors differently.
Berkeley’s disagreement with Locke’s conclusions
It is interesting to learn that both Berkeley and Locke are all philosophers with different views regarding how objects are perceived. According to Locke, all things are made of matter. Berkeley disagrees with this argument, saying that foolish things cannot be made of matter but ideas. The irony of this disagreement is that Berkeley fails to substantiate his claims instead of Locke, who provides valid reasons why we should believe that all things are made of matter.
The laws of existence
What is the fundamental operable law of existence? According to the law of existence, things exist because they can be perceived. Ironically, Berkeley argues that anything that is not perceived is senseless. Therefore, how does Berkley explain the existence of a rock? Since Berkeley does not explore this question, the reader concludes that Locke is right in his philosophical conclusions.
The satire of the properties of matter
Do the properties of matter exist in reality? The reader is not out to execute Berkeley's findings but also questions Locke's assumptions. Sardonically, the observer is the one who perceives what he sees. For instance, the perceiver ignores the aspects that do not exist in reality when looking at a rock and other objects.
