George Berkeley Livres

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance. As it is an older publication, readers may encounter imperfections like marks and notations. The reprint aims to protect and promote important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.

George Berkeley's philosophy significantly shaped modern thought, bridging British empiricism with Locke and Hume. His idealism influenced the American Founding Fathers and continues to resonate in contemporary discussions, including quantum physics. Berkeley's unconventional views on human awareness challenge our understanding of reality and have profoundly impacted our perception of the universe.

Exploring the philosophical underpinnings of human understanding, this work delves into Hume's theories on empiricism and skepticism. It challenges traditional notions of causation and knowledge, emphasizing the role of experience in shaping our beliefs. Hume's engaging style invites readers to question their perceptions of reality, morality, and the nature of the self. Through critical analysis, he lays the groundwork for modern philosophy, influencing thinkers across various disciplines. This text serves as a fundamental exploration of Enlightenment thought.

Exploring the nature of perception and reality, this collection features significant philosophical works that challenge skepticism and atheism. The first essay presents a novel theory of vision, while the second delves into the foundations of human knowledge. The centerpiece, "Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous," presents a dialogue format to engage with opposing viewpoints, emphasizing the interplay between belief and reason. Together, these texts provide a comprehensive examination of philosophical thought in the context of perception and existence.

The book explores Berkeley's philosophy by situating it within its historical framework, offering selected excerpts from both influential and contemporary texts. This approach highlights the evolution of his ideas and their impact on philosophical thought, allowing readers to understand the broader intellectual landscape that shaped Berkeley's work. Through these selections, the text aims to illustrate the relevance and significance of Berkeley's contributions to modern philosophy.

The edition of Berkeley's Philosophical Commentaries features an accurate transcription of his manuscript, accompanied by an insightful introduction that contextualizes the work. Extensive notes are included to assist readers in interpreting the text, along with a comprehensive index for easy navigation. This edition aims to enhance the understanding of Berkeley's philosophical insights.

One of the greatest British philosophers, Bishop Berkeley (1685–1753) was the founder of the influential doctrine of Immaterialism – the belief that there is no reality outside the mind, and that the existence of material objects depends upon their being perceived. The Principles of Human Knowledge eloquently outlines this philosophical concept, and argues forcefully that the world consists purely of finite minds and ideas, and of an infinite spirit, God. A denial of all non-spiritual reality, Berkeley’s theory was at first heavily criticized by his contemporaries, who feared its ideas would lead to scepticism and atheism. The Three Dialogues provide a powerful response to these fears.