Philosophical Writings by George Berkeley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Philosophical Writings by George Berkeley The over-riding objective of Berkeleys long philosophical career was to counteract objections to religious belief that resulted from new philosophies associated with the Scientific Revolution, and his radical empiricism and scientific instrumentalism are still influential today. This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeleys contributions to philosophy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description George Berkeley (1685-1753) was a university teacher, a missionary, and later a Church of Ireland bishop. The over-riding objective of his long philosophical career was to counteract objections to religious belief that resulted from new philosophies associated with the Scientific Revolution. Accordingly, he argued against scepticism and atheism in the Principles and the Three Dialogues; he rejected theories of force in the Essay on Motion; he offered a new theory of meaning for religious language in Alciphron; and he modified his earlier immaterialism in Siris by speculating about the bodys influence on the soul. His radical empiricism and scientific instrumentalism, which rejected the claims of the sciences to provide a realistic interpretation of phenomena, are still influential today. This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeleys contributions to philosophy, together with an introduction by Desmond M. Clarke that sets them in their historical and philosophical contexts. Author Biography George Berkeley was born in 1685 in Ireland, and became one of the major theologians and philosophers of the 18th century. Other than Three Dialogues, his major works include The Principles of Human Knowledge. Table of Contents Introduction; Chronology; Further reading; Note on the texts; A New Theory of Vision; A Treatise concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (Part I); Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous; An Essay on Motion; Alciphron, or The Minute Philosopher [excerpts]; Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar-Water [excerpts]; Glossary; Index. Promotional "Headline" This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeleys contributions to philosophy, and sets them in their historical and philosophical contexts. Description for Bookstore The over-riding objective of Berkeleys long philosophical career was to counteract objections to religious belief that resulted from new philosophies associated with the Scientific Revolution, and his radical empiricism and scientific instrumentalism are still influential today. This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeleys contributions to philosophy. Description for Library The over-riding objective of Berkeleys long philosophical career was to counteract objections to religious belief that resulted from new philosophies associated with the Scientific Revolution, and his radical empiricism and scientific instrumentalism are still influential today. This edition provides texts from the full range of Berkeleys contributions to philosophy. Details ISBN0521707625 Author George Berkeley Short Title PHILOSOPHICAL WRITINGS Pages 338 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy Language English ISBN-10 0521707625 ISBN-13 9780521707626 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 192 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-03-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Birth 1685 Death 1753 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2009-01-22 AU Release Date 2009-01-22 NZ Release Date 2009-01-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91375250;

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