“If we admit a thing so extraordinary as the creation of this world, it should seem that we admit something strange, and odd, and new to human apprehension, beyond any other miracle whatsoever.”
Quote by George Berkeley
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The Works of George Berkeley, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne: Including His Letters to Thomas Prior, Esq., Dean Gervais, Mr. Pope, &c., &c. ; to which is Prefixed an Account of His Life
This volume compiles the works of George Berkeley, a prominent philosopher and bishop, featuring his extensive correspondence with various contemporaries. It includes letters to Thomas Prior, Dean Gervais, and Alexander Pope, among others. The book also includes a prefatory section that provides a detailed account of Berkeley's life and contributions to philosophy. more
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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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