Berkeley's Principles and Dialogues

This volume sets Berkeley''s philosophy in its historical context by providing selections from works that deeply influenced Berkeley as he formed his main doctrines; works that illuminate the philosophical climate in which those doctrines were formed; and works that display Berkeley''s subsequent philosophical influence. The first category is represented by selections from Descartes Malebranche Bayle and Locke; the second category includes extracts from such thinkers as Regius Lanion Arnauld Lee and Norris; while reactions to Berkeley both positive and negative are drawn from a wide range of thinkers--Leibniz Baxter Hume Diderot Voltaire Reid Kant Herder and Mill.