Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge
ISBN-10
1134532733
ISBN-13
9781134532735
Category
Philosophy
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
2003-09-02
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Robert Fogelin

Description

George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His Principles of Human Knowledge has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy. This volume introduces and assesses: * Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles * The ideas and text in the Principles * Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy.

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