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Description: Continuum’s Reader’s Guides are clear, concise accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.
Berkeley’s Three Dialogues is a key philosophical text and one of the most important philosophical dialogues written in English. As such it is an exciting, eminently readable, but also challenging piece of philosophical writing. This book offers the ideal compact companion to Berkeley’s masterpiece, offering guidance on:
• Philosophical, biographical and historical context • Key themes • Reading the text • Reception and influence • Further reading
Contents : Context • Overview of themes • Reading the text: ‘Preface’ and the ‘First Dialogue’ (167-207); The ‘Second Dialogue’ (207-26); The ‘Third Dialogue (227-63) • Reception and influence • Guide to Further reading • Notes • Index ISBN - 9781846841910
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Pages : 172
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