George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His Principles of Human Knowledge has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy.
This volume introduces and assesses:
* Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles
* The ideas and text in the Principles
* Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy.

Robert J.Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College.

Part 1 General Introduction; Chapter 1 The Context of Berkeley's Philosophy; Part 2 The Basic Arguments of Berkeley's Principles of Human Knowledge; Chapter 2 The Structure of the Principles of Human Knowledge; Chapter 3 The Intuitive Basis of Berkeley's Idealism; Chapter 4 Refuting Competing Positions; Chapter 5 Real Things and Other Spirits; Chapter 6 Objections from Common Sense; Chapter 7 Objections from Science; Chapter 8 Abstract Ideas and Last-Ditch Objections; Chapter 9 Advantages to Science and Mathematics; Chapter 10 Advantages to Philosophy; Part 3 Epilogue; Chapter 1 Epilogue;