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Essay of a New Theory of Vision
A New Theory of Vision
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George Berkeley's "A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" is a seminal work in philosophy that explores the nature of reality and perception.
Berkeley argues against the existence of material substance, proposing instead that reality consists solely of minds and their ideas.
He famously asserts "to be is to be perceived," suggesting that objects exist only insofar as they are perceived by a mind.
This subjective idealism challenges traditional metaphysical views and has had a profound impact on the development of philosophy.
The work's influence extends to discussions of perception, knowledge, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Berkeley argues against the existence of material substance, proposing instead that reality consists solely of minds and their ideas.
He famously asserts "to be is to be perceived," suggesting that objects exist only insofar as they are perceived by a mind.
This subjective idealism challenges traditional metaphysical views and has had a profound impact on the development of philosophy.
The work's influence extends to discussions of perception, knowledge, and the relationship between mind and matter.
