English Philosophers of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries

English Philosophers of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries: Locke, Berkeley, Hume: V37 Harvard Classics is a book that explores the philosophical ideas of three prominent English philosophers - John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume. The book is part of the Harvard Classics series and is volume 37. The book delves into the philosophical ideas of these three thinkers and their contributions to the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. John Locke is known for his ideas on empiricism and the social contract theory, while George Berkeley is known for his idealism and the belief that the external world is nothing but a collection of ideas in the mind. David Hume, on the other hand, is known for his skepticism and his ideas on causation and induction. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ideas of these philosophers and their impact on the development of modern philosophy. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of philosophy who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the ideas and contributions of these important thinkers.1910. Contents: Some Thoughts Concerning Education by John Locke; Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous in Opposition to Skeptics and Atheists by George Berkeley; An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume.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.