Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge

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:	9780415250115
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/2001
Series:	Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
Edition description:	New Edition
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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