Robert Fogelin

Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juni 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 204mm x 136mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 277g
• ISBN-13: 9780415250108
• ISBN-10: 0415250102
• Artikelnr.: 21679545

Autorenporträt

Robert J.Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 General Introduction
Chapter 1 The Context of Berkeley's Philosophy
Part 2 The Basic Arguments of Berkeley's Principles of Human Knowledge
Chapter 2 The Structure of the Principles of Human Knowledge
Chapter 3 The Intuitive Basis of Berkeley's Idealism
Chapter 4 Refuting Competing Positions
Chapter 5 Real Things and Other Spirits
Chapter 6 Objections from Common Sense
Chapter 7 Objections from Science
Chapter 8 Abstract Ideas and Last-Ditch Objections
Chapter 9 Advantages to Science and Mathematics
Chapter 10 Advantages to Philosophy
Part 3 Epilogue
Chapter 1 Epilogue