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Principles of Human Knowledge

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Principles of Human Knowledge is one of George Berkley's most famous works. The philosopher uses the text to explore realism, idealism and metaphysics as well as immaterialism. Initially, his interpretation was poorly received. But years later, Berkley's writings would be revered as an essential philosophical work.


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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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Authors George Berkeley, Berkeley George
Publisher Ingram Publishers Services
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 14.01.2021
 
EAN 9798888972502
ISBN 979-8-88897-250-2
No. of pages 92
Illustrations Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
Series Mint Editions
Mint Editions (Historical Docu
Subjects Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day

History of Ideas, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Individual Philosophers, PHILOSOPHY / Movements / Idealism, Idealism, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology

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