1. Introduction 2. Berkeley's Influences: Key Figures and Theories 3. Berkeley's Philosophical System: What There Is and How We Come To Know It 4. Berkeley's Arguments for Immaterialism and Idealism Appendix A: The Standard Editions of Berkeley's Works Appendix B: Bibliography and Further Reading Index
A new introduction to Berkeley, guiding the student through the key concepts of his work by examining the overall development of Berkeley's ideas.
Nick Jones is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Leeds, UK.
"Does the world need more monographs on major philosophers? It does
when they are as well written as the ‘Starting with' series... In
addition to lucid discussions of Berkeley's life and writings,
Jones includes tips and strategies for analyzing philosophical
arguments... Summing up: Recommended" -Choice
'A truly first-rate introduction to Berkeley's philosophy and,
indeed, to the early modern period as a whole. I can think of no
better book to recommend to a student, or anyone for that matter,
picking up Berkeley for the first time. Jones is a master
teacher.' - Metascience
...a truly first-rate introduction to Berkeley's philosophy and,
indeed, to the early modern period as a whole. I can think of no
better book to recommend to a student, or anyone for that matter,
picking up Berkeley for the first time.
*Springer (Metascience 2010)*
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