The Correspondence of George Berkeley

A complete compilation of the extant correspondence of George Berkeley, including letters written to him and those he wrote himself.

Marc A. Hight (Edited by)

9781107000742, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 1 November 2012

709 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 4.3 cm, 1.16 kg

'A superbly scholarly edition of the bishop's letters, considerably more complete than any previous offering and with some previously unpublished material.' London Review of Books

George Berkeley (1685–1753), Bishop of Cloyne, was an Irish philosopher and divine who pursued a number of grand causes, contributing to the fields of economics, mathematics, political theory and theology. He pioneered the theory of 'immaterialism', and his work ranges over many philosophical issues that remain of interest today. This volume offers a complete and accurate edition of Berkeley's extant correspondence, including letters written both by him and to him, supplemented by extensive explanatory and critical notes. Alexander Pope famously said 'To Berkeley every virtue under heaven', and a careful reading of the letters reveals a figure worthy of admiration, sheds new light on his personal and intellectual life, and provides insight into the broad historical and philosophical currents of his time. The volume will be an invaluable resource for philosophers, modern historians and those interested in Anglo-Irish culture.

General introduction
Textual introduction
Acknowledgements
Biographical sketch of Berkeley
Chronology and publication of major works
List of abbreviations
Letters
Biographical and place register
Index of correspondents
General index.

Subject Areas: History of ideas [JFCX], Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 [HPCD], History of Western philosophy [HPC], Social & cultural history [HBTB], British & Irish history [HBJD1]