Three Dialogues Between Hylas And Philonous

""Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous"" is a philosophical work written by George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher, in 1713. The book is structured as a series of three conversations between two characters, Hylas and Philonous, discussing the nature of reality and perception. The first dialogue focuses on the concept of materialism, where Hylas argues that the world is composed of physical matter while Philonous argues that the existence of matter is dependent on perception. The second dialogue explores the idea of abstraction, where Philonous argues that abstract concepts such as time and space are not independent entities but rather ideas created by the human mind. In the third and final dialogue, the two characters discuss the existence of God and the relationship between God and the material world. Berkeley's philosophy, known as subjective idealism or immaterialism, argues that the physical world only exists through the perception of the mind. The book is considered a significant contribution to the philosophy of perception and has influenced many later philosophers. It is written in a conversational style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.