Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks)

In this Routledge Philosophy GuideBook, Fogelin offers a thorough commentary of the text of the Principles of Human Knowledge and guides the reader through the philosophical complexities of Berkeley's thought and its importance today. Book Cover; Half-Title; Series Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Texts and citations; Chapter 1 The context of Berkeley's philosophy; 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; Epilogue; Notes; Further reading. Index. George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the 18th century. His "Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" is a focal point for the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of 18th-century philosophy. This volume introduces and assesses: Berkeley's life and the background to the "Principles"; the ideas and text in the treatise; and Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy. The book should be valuable reading to those students not familiar with Berkeley 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 In this Guidebook, Fogelin offers a thorough commentary of the text of the Principles of Human Knowledge and guides the reader through the philosophical complexities of Berkeley's thought and its importance today. Among the topics discussed are Berkeley's life and the background of the Principles, the ideas and text in the Treatise and his continuing importance to philosophy. This Work Introduces And Assesses The 18th-century Philosopher George Berkeley's Life And The Background To His Work Treatise Concerning The Principles Of Human Knowledge, The Ideas And Text In The Treatise, And Berkeley's Continuing Importance To Philosophy. Introduces and assesses Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles, the ideas and text in the Treatise, Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy. Essential reading for students coming to Berkeley for the first time. Robert J. Fogelin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.