“Whatever the world thinks, he who hath not much meditated upon God, the human soul, and the summum bonum, may possibly make a thriving earthworm, but will most indubitably make a sorry patriot and a sorry statesman.”
Quote by George Berkeley
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The works of George Berkeley, D.D., bishop of Cloyne
This volume includes Berkeley's seminal works, such as 'A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge' and 'Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous,' which explore the philosophy of mind, the existence of God, and the nature of reality. more
Author
George Berkeley
George Berkeley, born on March 12, 1685, and died on January 12, 1753, was a renowned philosopher of the 18th century. He is best known for his idealist philosophy, advocating the view that existence is dependent on perception. His major works include 'Principles of Human Knowledge' and 'A New Theory of Vision'. more
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