Selections From Berkeley: With an Introduction and Notes, for the Use of Students in the Universities (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Campbell Fraser

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365378933 ISBN 13: 9780365378938

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Berkeley's bold ideas on perception and reality with this curated selection and scholarly introduction.

This edition gathers Berkeley's key writings on time, space, and the nature of matter, paired with an introduction and notes to guide students through his philosophy. It presents the core arguments in clear, accessible language and situates them within the broader history of modern thought.

Written for university study, the book frames Berkeley's life and work, explains the origins of his ideas, and shows how his questions still challenge readers today. It highlights his lasting influence on psychology, metaphysics, and the study of knowledge, while offering context for engaging with his most noted works.

• Selections from Berkeley's major works on perception, space, time, and the material world.
• Biographical and historical introductions to help readers place his ideas in context.
• Introductory notes that connect Berkeley to Descartes, Locke, Newton, and other early modern thinkers.
• Clear, student-friendly commentary designed to support study in philosophy and related fields.

Ideal for readers beginning a philosophy course or exploring the roots of modern metaphysical thought.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365378933
• ISBN 13: 9780365378938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456