Berkeley

"Berkeley: Essay, Principles, Dialogues: With Selections From Other Writings" offers a comprehensive overview of the revolutionary thought of George Berkeley, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern philosophy. This collection brings together his most significant works, including the seminal "An Essay towards a New Theory of Vision," "A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge," and the "Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous." Through these texts, Berkeley develops his radical system of subjective idealism, famously summarized by the maxim esse est percipi (to be is to be perceived).

Berkeley challenges the prevailing notions of material substance, arguing instead that the physical world consists of ideas perceived by minds. His work serves as a critical bridge in British empiricism, responding to the theories of John Locke and paving the way for David Hume. Edited with insightful selections by Mary Whiton Calkins, this volume highlights Berkeley's defense of immaterialism and his explorations into the nature of perception, language, and the existence of God. It remains an essential resource for students and scholars of epistemology and metaphysics, providing deep insight into the philosophical debates that shaped the Enlightenment.

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