Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge / Edition 1

by Robert Fogelin

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415250108
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/2001
Series:	Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Robert J.Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College.

Table of Contents

Part 1 General Introduction; Chapter 1 The Context of Berkeley’s Philosophy; Part 2 The Basic Arguments of Berkeley’s Principles of Human Knowledge; Chapter 2 The Structure of the Principles of Human Knowledge; Chapter 3 The Intuitive Basis of Berkeley’s Idealism; Chapter 4 Refuting Competing Positions; Chapter 5 Real Things and Other Spirits; Chapter 6 Objections from Common Sense; Chapter 7 Objections from Science; Chapter 8 Abstract Ideas and Last-Ditch Objections; Chapter 9 Advantages to Science and Mathematics; Chapter 10 Advantages to Philosophy; Part 3 Epilogue; Chapter 1 Epilogue;

Editorial Reviews

"A useful introduction to Berkeley's thought."
-Darren Hibbs, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, "Philosophy in Review

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