Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous

""Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous"" is a philosophical book written by George Berkeley. The book is structured as a series of conversations between two characters, Hylas and Philonous, who debate the nature of reality and the existence of material objects. Hylas argues for the existence of external objects that exist independently of our perception, while Philonous argues that all objects are only ideas in our minds and do not exist outside of our perceptions. The book explores various philosophical concepts, such as idealism, skepticism, and perception, and is considered a classic work in the history of philosophy. It is a thought-provoking read that challenges readers to consider the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge.You May Indeed Know That Fire Appears Hot, And Water Fluid; But This Is No More Than Knowing What Sensations Are Produced In Your Own Mind, Upon The Application Of Fire And Water To Your Organs Of Sense. Their Internal Constitution, Their True And Real Nature, You Are Utterly In The Dark As To That.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.