A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge

Explore the foundational text of subjective idealism with George Berkeley's "A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge." A cornerstone of Western thought, this philosophical work delves into the nature of existence, perception, and the role of the mind. Berkeley meticulously argues his radical empiricist view that reality is fundamentally mental, famously summarized as "esse est percipi" - to be is to be perceived.

A crucial work in metaphysics and epistemology, this treatise challenges traditional notions of material substance and offers a profound alternative rooted in idealism. Unpack the complexities of human understanding and the limits of knowledge as Berkeley systematically dismantles prevailing philosophical assumptions. This carefully reproduced edition offers readers a chance to engage directly with Berkeley's groundbreaking ideas that continue to resonate within the fields of philosophy and psychology. A timeless exploration of mind, reality, and the very essence of being.

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