Berkeley's Principles and Dialogues
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Berkeley's Principles and Dialogues by George Berkeley
This volume sets Berkeley's philosophy in its historical context by providing selections from: firstly, works that deeply influenced Berkeley as he formed his main doctrines; secondly, works that illuminate the philosophical climate in which those doctrines were formed; and thirdly, works that display Berkeley's subsequent philosophical influence. The first category is represented by selections from Descartes, Malebranche, Bayle, and Locke; the second category includes extracts from such thinkers as Regius, Lanion, Arnauld, Lee, and Norris; while reactions to Berkeley, both positive and negative, are drawn from a wide range of thinkers - Leibniz, Baxter, Hume, Diderot, Voltaire, Reid, Kant, Herder, and Mill.
'The result of this careful editorial work is an absorbing volume that is a real pleasure and education to read as a continuous narrative' R. S. Woolhouse, Philosophical Investigations
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George Berkley (1685-1753) was an Irish philosopher who thrived during the 18th century's Age of Enlightenment. Born in Ireland and educated at Kilkenny College and Trinity College, he earned both a bachelor's and master's degree before entering a career as a lecturer. Berkley's first notable work as a writer was An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision published in 1709. Yet, his biggest successes came with A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge followed by Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous. Berkley's best known for his Theory of Immaterialism and contributions to the British Empiricism movement.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521498067 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521498066 |
| Title | Berkeley's Principles and Dialogues |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Series | Cambridge Philosophical Texts In Context |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2000-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
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