A Treatise Concerning The Principles Of Human Knowledge

A Treatise Concerning The Principles Of Human Knowledge is a philosophical work by George Berkeley, first published in 1710. The book is a response to the prevailing philosophical views of the time, which held that the world existed independently of human perception. Berkeley argues that the only things that exist are the things that we perceive, and that our perceptions are the only basis for knowledge.Berkeley's argument is based on the idea of subjective idealism, which holds that the world is composed entirely of ideas and perceptions. He argues that material objects, such as tables and chairs, are simply collections of ideas that exist in our minds. He also argues that there is no such thing as matter, and that the only things that exist are minds and the ideas they perceive.The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Berkeley lays out his argument for subjective idealism and responds to objections from other philosophers. In the second part, he applies his theory to various philosophical problems, such as the nature of causation and the existence of God. In the third part, he discusses the practical implications of his theory, such as its impact on morality and religion.A Treatise Concerning The Principles Of Human Knowledge is a seminal work in the history of philosophy, and it continues to be studied and debated by philosophers today. It is known for its clear and concise writing style, as well as its innovative and controversial ideas.Philosophy being nothing else but the study of wisdom and truth, it may with reason be expected that those who have spent most time and pains in it should enjoy a greater calm and serenity of mind, a greater clearness and evidence of knowledge, and be less disturbed with doubts and difficulties than other men.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.