Berkeley's Principles and Dialogues

by C.J. McCracken (Editor), I.C. Tipton (Editor)

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.

Genres: Philosophy

312 pages, Paperback

First published May 8, 2000

Reviews

[Derrick Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This work has some helpful nuggets of information; however, it may be better to approach it with the understanding of placing Berkeley in the context of history. The discussion involves history before and after Berkeley.