Selections from Berkeley with An Introduction and Notes

Fraser, Alexander Campbell

ISBN 10: 116263619X / ISBN 13: 9781162636191

Edité par Kessinger Publishing, 2010

N° de réf. du vendeur I-9781162636191

Synopsis :

""Selections from Berkeley with An Introduction and Notes"" is a book that presents a collection of writings by the philosopher George Berkeley, selected and edited by Alexander Campbell Fraser. The book includes an introduction that provides a brief biography of Berkeley and an overview of his philosophical ideas, as well as notes that offer further explanations and insights into the texts. The selections cover a range of topics, including Berkeley's views on perception, idealism, and the nature of reality. The book is intended for students and scholars of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas. Overall, ""Selections from Berkeley with An Introduction and Notes"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical contributions of George Berkeley.1891. For the Use of Students in the Universities. The design of the Selections is to afford appropriate mental exercise to those who are engaged in Psychology, Inductive Logic, and Metaphysics. Berkeley may be used for this purpose for the following among other reasons: His philosophical writings, although only philosophical fragments, are English classics of true metaphysical genius, which present subtle though in graceful and transparent language; Their principal doctrine, about the metaphysical meaning of Matter, is itself an acknowledged touchstone of metaphysical sagacity, and raises the subtle questions which underlie Psychology, Logic, and Theology; and Berkeley is an important factor in the history of philosophy, especially in the Era inaugurated by Locke's Essay, which includes the last two centuries. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Titre : Selections from Berkeley with An ...
Éditeur : Kessinger Publishing
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New