Author: David Berman Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1847144276 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 245
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The first essay in David Berman's new collection examines the full range of Berkeley's achievement, looking not only at his classic works of 1709-1713, but also Alciphron (1732) and his final book, the enigmaic Siris (1744). Item two examines a key problem in Berkeley's New Theory of Vision (1709): why does the moon look larger on the horizon than in the meridian? The third item criticizes the view, still uncritically accepted by many, that Berkeley's attacks on materialism are levelled against Locke. Part 2 opens with Berman's two essays of 1982 - the first to show that Berkeley came from a rich and coherent Irish philosophical background. Next comes a discussion of the link between Berkeley and Francis Hutcheson, and particularly their answers to the Molyneux problem, which Berman takes to be the root problem of Irish philosophy. The fourth essay looks at the impact of the golden age Irish philosophy on eighteenth-century American philosophy, where, again, Berkeley has a central position. The last item examines Berkeley's influence on Samuel Beckett. Part 3 shows the many-sidedness of Berkeley's career, which is missed by those who concentrate exclusively on his work of 1709-1713. Each item here presents new material on Berkeley's life, or on his works and thought; most of these are new letters, not included in the Luce-Jessop edition of the Works of Berkeley. This section, therefore, can be seen a supplement to volumes 8 and 9 of the Works and also to Luce's Life of Berkeley.
Author: Tom Jones Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 0691217483 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 648
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A comprehensive intellectual biography of the Enlightenment philosopher In George Berkeley: A Philosophical Life, Tom Jones provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the preeminent Irish philosopher of the Enlightenment. From his early brilliance as a student and fellow at Trinity College Dublin to his later years as Bishop of Cloyne, Berkeley brought his searching and powerful intellect to bear on the full range of eighteenth-century thought and experience. Jones brings vividly to life the complexities and contradictions of Berkeley’s life and ideas. He advanced a radical immaterialism, holding that the only reality was minds, their thoughts, and their perceptions, without any physical substance underlying them. But he put forward this counterintuitive philosophy in support of the existence and ultimate sovereignty of God. Berkeley was an energetic social reformer, deeply interested in educational and economic improvement, including for the indigenous peoples of North America, yet he believed strongly in obedience to hierarchy and defended slavery. And although he spent much of his life in Ireland, he followed his time at Trinity with years of travel that took him to London, Italy, and New England, where he spent two years trying to establish a university for Bermuda, before returning to Ireland to take up an Anglican bishopric in a predominantly Catholic country. Jones draws on the full range of Berkeley’s writings, from philosophical treatises to personal letters and journals, to probe the deep connections between his life and work. The result is a richly detailed and rounded portrait of a major Enlightenment thinker and the world in which he lived.
Author: David Berman Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1350214744 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 217
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The Essential Berkeley and Neo-Berkeley is an introduction to the life and work of one of the most significant thinkers in the history of philosophy and a penetrating philosophical assessment of his lasting legacy. Written in clear and user-friendly style, Berman provides: · A concise summary of George Berkeley (1685-1753)'s life and writings · An accessible introduction to the structure of Berkeley's most authoritative work, The Principles of Human Knowledge · An overview of common misunderstandings of Berkeley's philosophy, and how to avoid them Beyond solely an introduction, Berman also gives us a broader and deeper appreciation of Berkeley as a philosopher. He argues for Berkeley's work as a philosophical system with coherence and important key themes hitherto unexplored and provides an analysis of why he thinks Berkeley's work has had such lasting significance. With a particular focus on Berkeley's dualist thinking and theories of 'mental types', Berman provides students and scholars with a key to unlocking the significance of this work. This introductory text will provide an insight into Berkeley's full body of work, the distinctiveness of his thinking and how deeply relevant this key thinker is to contemporary philosophy.
Author: David Berman Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1847144276 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
The first essay in David Berman's new collection examines the full range of Berkeley's achievement, looking not only at his classic works of 1709-1713, but also Alciphron (1732) and his final book, the enigmaic Siris (1744). Item two examines a key problem in Berkeley's New Theory of Vision (1709): why does the moon look larger on the horizon than in the meridian? The third item criticizes the view, still uncritically accepted by many, that Berkeley's attacks on materialism are levelled against Locke. Part 2 opens with Berman's two essays of 1982 - the first to show that Berkeley came from a rich and coherent Irish philosophical background. Next comes a discussion of the link between Berkeley and Francis Hutcheson, and particularly their answers to the Molyneux problem, which Berman takes to be the root problem of Irish philosophy. The fourth essay looks at the impact of the golden age Irish philosophy on eighteenth-century American philosophy, where, again, Berkeley has a central position. The last item examines Berkeley's influence on Samuel Beckett. Part 3 shows the many-sidedness of Berkeley's career, which is missed by those who concentrate exclusively on his work of 1709-1713. Each item here presents new material on Berkeley's life, or on his works and thought; most of these are new letters, not included in the Luce-Jessop edition of the Works of Berkeley. This section, therefore, can be seen a supplement to volumes 8 and 9 of the Works and also to Luce's Life of Berkeley.
Author: Kenneth L. Pearce Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781108970822 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 280
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This volume presents a selection of new articles examining the state of Irish philosophy during the lifetime of Ireland's most famous philosopher, Bishop George Berkeley (1685-1753). The thinkers examined include Berkeley, Robert Boyle, William King, William Molyneux, Robert Molesworth, Peter Browne, Jonathan Swift, John Toland, Thomas Prior, Samuel Madden, Arthur Dobbs, Francis Hutcheson, Mary Barber, Constantia Grierson, Laetitia Pilkington, Elizabeth Sican, and John Austin. This interdisciplinary collection includes attention both to local Irish concerns and to Ireland's relation to the broader European context, and discusses philosophical reflections on topics as diverse as religion, economics, laughter, and motherhood.
Author: John Russell Roberts Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195313933 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 195
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Berkeley claimed that his immaterialist metaphysics was not only consistent with common sense but that it was also integral to its defense. Roberts argues that understanding the basic connection between Berkeley's philosophy requires that we develop a better understanding of the principle components of his positive metaphyics.
Author: George Berkeley Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 0521881358 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 387
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This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeley's contributions to philosophy, and sets them in their historical and philosophical contexts.
Author: George Berkeley Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 407
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Embark on a journey through the philosophical musings of one of the greatest thinkers of the 18th century with George Berkeley's enlightening collection, "Philosophical Works Including the Works on Vision." Step into the world of idealism and metaphysics as Berkeley challenges conventional wisdom and invites readers to question the nature of reality itself. In this comprehensive anthology, readers will encounter Berkeley's groundbreaking treatises on perception, consciousness, and the nature of existence, as well as his influential writings on vision and optics. Themes of perception, reality, and the nature of consciousness permeate Berkeley's philosophical works, inviting readers to contemplate the fundamental questions of existence and the limits of human understanding. From his famous theory of immaterialism to his insights into the nature of vision and sensation, Berkeley's writings continue to captivate and inspire readers with their depth and clarity. Through rigorous argumentation and careful analysis, Berkeley challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about the world around them and to embrace a more nuanced understanding of perception and reality. His writings on vision, in particular, offer a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the human mind and the ways in which our perceptions shape our understanding of the world. The overall tone of the collection is one of intellectual curiosity and philosophical inquiry, as Berkeley encourages readers to engage critically with his ideas and to think deeply about the nature of existence and consciousness. With its blend of rigorous scholarship and thought-provoking speculation, "Philosophical Works Including the Works on Vision" offers a comprehensive overview of Berkeley's philosophical thought. "Philosophical Works Including the Works on Vision" has earned widespread acclaim for its profound insights, meticulous scholarship, and enduring relevance to contemporary philosophical debates. Critics and readers alike have praised Berkeley's clarity of thought and his ability to address complex philosophical questions with precision and insight. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a lover of intellectual inquiry, or simply curious about the nature of reality and perception, "Philosophical Works Including the Works on Vision" offers a thought-provoking journey through the mind of one of history's greatest philosophers. Grab your copy now and prepare to be challenged, inspired, and enlightened by Berkeley's timeless wisdom.
Author: George Berkeley Publisher: Thoemmes ISBN: 9780826488145 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 2070
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George Berkeley (1685-1753) is the superstar of Irish Philosophy. He entered Trinity College, Dublin, in 1700 and became a fellow in 1707. In 1724 he resigned his Fellowship to become Dean of Derry, and in 1734 he was made Bishop of Cloyne. He settled in Oxford in 1752 and died the following year. The work of George Berkeley is marked by its diversity and range. His writings take in such topics as mathematics, psychology, politics, health, economics, deism and education, as well as that with which he is most associated - philosophy. Whatever topic he dealt with, his grasp of the subject matter was always impressive and his criticisms of his contemporaries often acute. Among the most noteable of the British Empiricists, he took his starting point from Locke's new 'way of ideas', but he rejected abstract ideas and the possibility of real existence outside perception. It is for this doctrine that he is most known - that there is no such thing as matter, and that things are collections of ideas which can exist only in our minds and only for so long as they are perceived. This philosophy, summed up in his phrase 'to be is to be perceived', he termed 'immaterialism'. A.C. Fraser's collection includes a series of what were previously unpublished notes by Berkeley on all the main topics of his philosophy. This, the 1901 edition, was the first complete edition of his works.
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