Description: Alciphron: Or the Minute Philosopher in Seven Dialogues [with] A New Theory of Vision; Containing an Apology for the Christian Religion, Against Those Who are Called Free-Thinkers Author: Berkeley, George Title: Alciphron: Or the Minute Philosopher in Seven Dialogues [with] A New Theory of Vision; Containing an Apology for the Christian Religion, Against Those Who are Called Free-Thinkers Publication: London: J. Tonson, 1732 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 2 vol. 8vo. [13], 2-350, [2]; [9], 2-358, [2] pp. Eighteenth-century calf with the twin gilt rules on each board, spines in six compartments with later red and green morocco labels lettered and ruled in gilt on each spine; all edges decoratively speckled. Bound with a later edition of Berkeley's Theory of Vision. Illustrated with two small woodcuts on the title pages, and several wood-cut initials, head and tailpieces. The Theory of Vision contains a few in-text diagrams. Contains one of the mispaginations in volume II but not the other. Honderich 89. Jessop 16a. Keynes 15. Mead 10. Written in colonial America, Berkeley's Alciphron is a vigorous defense of Christianity against the atheists, deists, and skeptics of his day. It elicited several responses from other theologians, and would help Berkeley shape his later views concerning philosophy of language. According to Honderich, "Berkeley is a most striking and even unique phenomenon in the history of philosophy. There have been many philosophers who have constructed bold and sweeping ... metaphysical systems ... have been devoted to the clarification and defence of 'common sense' ... some have made it their chief concern to defend religious faith and doctrine against their perceived enemies. It is the peculiar achievement of Berkeley that, with high virtuosity and skill, he contrived to present himself in all these roles at once" (Honderich 89). Very Good. The volumes rebacked in later unpolished leather, the boards show minor rubbing; the reverse of the front flyleaf of volume one has a pre-20th century inscription citing a 1746 publication, each title page has a pre-20th century name in its margin. Seller ID: 000010926 Subject: Philosophy, Religion Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Berkeley, George
Publisher: J. Tonson
Year Printed: 1732
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Philosophy
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