George Berkeley

Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous in Opposition to Sceptics and Atheists (eBook, ePUB)

Challenging Skepticism and Atheism Through Dialogues

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

George Berkeley's 'Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous in Opposition to Sceptics and Atheists' is a philosophical work that challenges skepticism and atheism through a series of conversations between two characters. Written in dialogue form, the book explores the nature of reality, perception, and the existence of God, making it a significant contribution to the 18th-century philosophical discourse. Berkeley's literary style is clear and persuasive, using logical arguments to support his philosophical positions. The dialogues are engaging and thought-provoking, making the book a captivating read for those interested in metaphysics and epistemology. George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher and bishop, was known for his idealist philosophy that emphasized the role of perception in creating reality. His deep religious convictions and philosophical insights likely influenced the writing of this book, providing a strong foundation for his arguments against skepticism and atheism. Berkeley's nuanced understanding of philosophy and theology shines through in 'Three Dialogues,' making it a seminal work in his body of writings. I highly recommend 'Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous in Opposition to Sceptics and Atheists' to readers interested in exploring complex metaphysical and epistemological questions. Berkeley's insightful arguments and engaging dialogues make this book a valuable addition to any philosophical library.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 163
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664154101
• Artikelnr.: 58501161

Autorenporträt

George Berkeley (/'b¿¿rkli/;[4][5] 12 March 1685 - 14 January 1753) - known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne) - was an Irish philosopher whose primary achievement was the advancement of a theory he called "immaterialism" (later referred to as "subjective idealism" by others). This theory denies the existence of material substance and instead contends that familiar objects like tables and chairs are only ideas in the minds of perceivers and, as a result, cannot exist without being perceived. Berkeley is also known for his critique of abstraction, an important premise in his argument for immaterialism. In 1709, Berkeley published his first major work, An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision, in which he discussed the limitations of human vision and advanced the theory that the proper objects of sight are not material objects, but light and colour.[6] This foreshadowed his chief philosophical work, A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge, in 1710, which, after its poor reception, he rewrote in dialogue form and published under the title Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous in 1713.[7] In this book, Berkeley's views were represented by Philonous (Greek: "lover of mind"), while Hylas (Greek: "matter") embodies the Irish thinker's opponents, in particular John Locke. Berkeley argued against Isaac Newton's doctrine of absolute space, time and motion in De Motu[8] (On Motion), published 1721. His arguments were a precursor to the views of Mach and Einstein.[9][10] In 1732, he published Alciphron, a Christian apologetic against the free-thinkers, and in 1734, he published The Analyst, a critique of the foundations of calculus, which was influential in the development of mathematics.[11] Interest in Berkeley's work increased after World War II because he tackled many of the issues of paramount interest to philosophy in the 20th century, such as the problems of perception, the difference between primary and secondary qualities, and the importance of language