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George BerkeleyThree Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1713A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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George Berkeley's Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous is praised for its engaging prose and innovative arguments on immaterialism. Critics commend Berkeley's clarity in presenting complex ideas, although some find his rejection of material substance contentious and challenging. Overall, the dialogues are celebrated for their philosophical depth and readability.
Who Should Read Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous?
Ideal for philosophy enthusiasts, a reader who engages with works like Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy or Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding would appreciate Berkeley's Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous. This reader enjoys exploring metaphysics and epistemological debates about perception and reality.
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