ABSTRACT

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.

part |18 pages

General Introduction

part |85 pages

The Basic Arguments of Berkeley's Principles of Human Knowledge

part |6 pages

Epilogue

chapter |4 pages

Epilogue