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"A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" is a philosophical work written by the Irish philosopher George Berkeley. It was first published in 1710 and is considered one of Berkeley's major contributions to the field of metaphysics. The treatise is a key text in the history of philosophy and idealism.



Key Themes and Concepts:


  1. Immaterialism/Idealism: Perhaps the most famous aspect of Berkeley's philosophy is his rejection of the existence of material substance. He argued that only minds and ideas exist, and that physical objects are nothing more than collections of ideas. This view is often referred to as "immaterialism" or "idealism."
  2. Perception and Reality: Berkeley's philosophy is centered around the idea that our perception creates our reality. He contends that everything we know or experience is based on our perceptions and that the external world is dependent on being perceived by minds.
  3. Esse est Percipi (To Be is to Be Perceived): Berkeley's famous dictum captures his central thesis that the existence of an object is dependent on its being perceived. If an object is not perceived, it ceases to exist. This idea challenges the traditional view of an external, mind-independent reality.
  4. God's Role: Berkeley invokes the concept of God as a guarantor of the consistency and coherence of the world. According to him, God perceives all things, and their continued existence relies on being perceived by the divine mind.
  5. Attack on Abstract Ideas: Berkeley criticized the notion of abstract ideas, arguing that general concepts or abstract entities have no independent existence outside of individual minds. This is a departure from the more empiricist views of philosophers like John Locke.
  6. Anti-Skepticism: While challenging the materialist worldview, Berkeley's philosophy also serves as a response to skepticism. By grounding reality in perception and the mind of God, he seeks to establish a stable and meaningful foundation for knowledge.
  7. Accessible Language: Berkeley wrote in a clear and accessible style, aiming to make complex philosophical ideas understandable to a broader audience. This accessibility has contributed to the enduring influence of his work.



Berkeley's "A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" is a seminal work that has significantly influenced subsequent philosophical thought. His ideas on immaterialism and the nature of reality have sparked debates and discussions among philosophers for centuries, making the treatise a foundational text in the history of Western philosophy.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781835912645
  • Publisher: Magic Publisher
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 267 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1835912648
  • Publisher Date: 26 Dec 2023
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 84
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Width: 216 mm


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