Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of George Berkeley V1 is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the famous philosopher and theologian, George Berkeley. This book includes a variety of his works, including his most famous works such as ""A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge"" and ""Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous"". The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Berkeley's philosophy. The first section covers his philosophical views on the nature of reality, while the second section explores his ideas on the nature of the mind and perception. The third section delves into Berkeley's theological writings, including his arguments for the existence of God. The book also includes several letters and essays written by Berkeley, providing readers with a deeper insight into his life and thought processes. Overall, The Works of George Berkeley V1 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the works of one of its most influential thinkers.1843. Part One of Two. Including his letters to Thomas Prior, Esq., Dean Gervais, Mr. Pope, etc., etc. to which is prefixed an account of his life. George Berkeley was one of the three most famous eighteenth century British Empiricists along with John Locke and David Hume. He is best known for his motto, esse is percipi, to be is to be perceived. He was an idealist: everything that exists is either a mind or depends for its existence upon a mind. He was an immaterialist: matter does not exist. He accepted the seemingly outrageous position that ordinary physical objects are composed solely of ideas, which are inherently mental. He wrote on vision, mathematics, Newtonian mechanics, economics, and medicine as well as philosophy. In his own time, his most often-read works concerned the medicinal value of tar-water. And in a curious sense, he was the first great American philosopher. Contents Volume One: Life of Bishop Berkeley; Letters, etc.; Of the Principles of Human Knowledge; Synoptical Table of Contents; Introduction; Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous; An Essay towards a New Theory of Vision; and Alciphron: or the Minute Philosopher, in Seven Dialogues. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417922281.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
