The Works of George Berkeley, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne

This is Volume 1 of the collected works of George Berkeley, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne, a seminal figure in the history of Western philosophy. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to idealism, Berkeley’s writings challenge conventional notions of perception, reality, and the existence of matter. This volume offers readers a comprehensive introduction to Berkeley’s philosophical system, exploring his theories on vision, language, and the nature of existence. Readers will find in these pages the foundation of Berkeley’s immaterialism, the doctrine that ’to be is to be perceived.’ Explore Berkeley’s profound insights into the human mind and its relationship to the external world. This edition is an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in the development of modern philosophical thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.