George Berkeley: My Life And Recollections V3

By Grantley F. Berkeley

Book Overview

George Berkeley: My Life and Recollections V3 is a biographical account of the life of George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher and bishop who lived in the 18th century. The book is written by Grantley F. Berkeley, who was a descendant of George Berkeley. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Berkeley's life. The first chapter covers his childhood and early education, while the subsequent chapters discuss his time at Trinity College in Dublin, his travels to Europe, and his appointment as bishop of Cloyne.Throughout the book, Grantley F. Berkeley provides insights into his ancestor's personality, beliefs, and achievements. He describes how George Berkeley was a deeply religious man who believed that the physical world was an illusion and that only the spiritual world was real. He also discusses Berkeley's contributions to philosophy, including his theory of immaterialism, which posits that the only things that exist are minds and ideas.Overall, George Berkeley: My Life and Recollections V3 is a fascinating account of the life of one of the most important philosophers of the 18th century. It provides a comprehensive overview of Berkeley's life, beliefs, and achievements, and is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy or intellectual history.Volume Three of Four.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162747102
• ISBN13: 9781162747101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"