Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Berkeley and the Principles of Human Knowledge

<p>George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His <em>Principles of Human Knowledge</em> has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy.<br>This volume introduces and assesses:<br>* Berkeley's life and the background to the <em>Principles</em><br>* The ideas and text in the <em>Principles</em><br>* Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy.</p> 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;