A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge by George Berkeley
Wherein the chief causes of error and difficulty in the Sciences, with the grounds of Scepticism, Atheism, and Irreligion, are inquired into
This philosophical work challenges the idea of materialism, arguing that objects only exist as a perception of the mind. The author asserts that we can only directly know sensations and ideas of objects, not the objects themselves. He also discusses the role of God, suggesting that our perceptions are dependent on the will of a higher power. The text is a significant contribution to the field of metaphysics and epistemology, offering a unique perspective on the nature of human knowledge and perception.
The 9196th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1710
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 34,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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