The doctrine that objects perceived have an existence outside the mind is referred to as
A) common sense
B) regularity
C) realism
D) determinism

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Realism is the philosophical doctrine that objects exist independently of the mind, contrasted with idealism which holds that reality is ultimately dependent on the mind. Common sense and regularity are not philosophical doctrines but rather everyday concepts, while determinism is the belief that all events are determined by prior causes, which is not directly related to the existence of objects outside of the mind.

The Doctrine That Objects Perceived Have an Existence Outside the Mind