The British Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley, Hume (Past Masters Series) - Softcover

Dunn, John; Urmson, J. O.; Ayer, A. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192830686 ISBN 13: 9780192830685

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1992

Synopsis

The British Empiricists offers concise, accessible introductions to the life and work of Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. John Dunn shows how Locke arrived at the theory of knowledge which he puts forward in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding. J.O. Urmson assesses Berkeley's philosophy in its relation to the thought of Newton and his predecessors, while A.J. Ayer, an esteemed philosopher in his own right, offers insight into Hume's theories of perception and self-identity, his analysis of causation, and his moral, political, and religious philosophy.

Originally written for the acclaimed Past Masters series, these authoritative studies provide a unique guide to some of the most influential ideas in British philosophy.

About this title

About the Author:

About the Authors:
John Dunn is a Fellow of King's College and Professor of Political Theory at Cambridge University.
J.O. Urmson is an Emeritus Professor at Stanford University, and an Emeritus Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.
A.J. Ayer was Wykeham Professor of Logic at Oxford University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0192830686
• ISBN 13: 9780192830685
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304