George Berkeley
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George Berkeley
George Berkeley (1685-1753), Irish bishop and philosopher, opposed materialism, and founded a form of Idealism. Date: circa 1740
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1685 1753 Berkeley Bishop Opposed Philosopher Materialism
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1. Title: "George Berkeley: The Irish Philosopher who Defied Materialism". This portrait depicts George Berkeley (1685-1753), an influential Irish bishop and philosopher, who is renowned for his groundbreaking ideas that challenged the dominant materialistic worldview of his time. Born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1685, Berkeley's intellectual pursuits led him to become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Western philosophy. Berkeley is best known for his philosophical theory, Idealism, which posited that material objects do not exist independently of perception. Instead, he argued that the world is a collection of ideas or perceptions in the minds of conscious beings. This radical idea directly opposed the prevailing materialistic view that matter is the fundamental substance of the universe. Despite facing skepticism and criticism, Berkeley's ideas were not only innovative but also thought-provoking. He believed that the existence of an external world could be inferred from the fact that our perceptions are consistent and orderly. Furthermore, he argued that the very act of language use implies the existence of an objective reality. Berkeley's philosophical works, such as "A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge" and "Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous," were influential in shaping the philosophical landscape of the 18th century. His ideas continue to be studied and debated in academic circles today. This portrait, believed to have been taken around 1740, captures Berkeley's intellectual intensity and the profound impact of his ideas on the philosophical world. The image serves as a reminder of the power of human curiosity and the enduring importance of questioning the nature of reality.
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