Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Bishop Berkeley"" is a biographical work by John Nicholas Norton, first published in 1861. The book tells the story of George Berkeley, an Irish philosopher and bishop who lived from 1685 to 1753. Norton's work covers Berkeley's life from his birth in Ireland to his education at Trinity College, Dublin, and his later travels and writings. The book also explores Berkeley's philosophical ideas, including his famous theory of subjective idealism, which posits that the physical world only exists as it is perceived by the mind. Norton's biography delves into Berkeley's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his political and religious beliefs. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and ideas of one of the most important philosophers of the 18th century.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.
