Three Dialogues Between Hylas And Philonous (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417972166)

""Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous"" is a philosophical work by George Berkeley, published in 1713. The book is a series of three conversations between two characters, Hylas and Philonous, in which they discuss the nature of reality and the relationship between perception and existence. Berkeley's central thesis is that the only things that truly exist are ideas, and that physical objects are nothing more than collections of ideas in the mind. He argues that the world we perceive is not a material world, but rather a mental construct, created by the mind's interpretation of sensory information. Through their conversations, Hylas and Philonous explore the implications of this view, discussing topics such as the nature of God, the problem of skepticism, and the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world. The book is considered a classic of early modern philosophy, and has had a significant influence on subsequent philosophical thought.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: 1417972165
ISBN-13: 9781417972166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d