Three Dialogues Between Hylas And Philonous (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163206898)

""Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous"" is a philosophical work written by George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher. The book is structured as a series of three dialogues between two characters, Hylas and Philonous, who represent opposing philosophical viewpoints. Hylas argues for the existence of material objects, while Philonous argues that all objects are actually ideas in the mind. Throughout the dialogues, Berkeley explores the nature of perception, reality, and the relationship between the mind and the world. He argues that the material world is not independent of the mind, but rather exists only as a collection of ideas. He also critiques the idea of abstract concepts, arguing that they too are simply collections of ideas in the mind.Berkeley's work is considered a key text in the history of philosophy, particularly in the development of idealism and empiricism. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a popular choice for students of philosophy and general readers interested in the nature of reality and perception.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Berkeley
ISBN-10: 116320689X
ISBN-13: 9781163206898
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d