The Early Reception of Berkeleys Immaterialism 17101733

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Exploring the philosophical legacy of Berkeley, this study challenges the notion that his contemporaries ignored him after the publication of his key work. It investigates early discussions surrounding his ideas, aiming to clarify both their extent and significance. Additionally, the book delves into how these early critiques contributed to the later perception of Berkeley as a "good" Bishop, seeking to liberate contemporary interpretations from traditional biases and offering a fresh perspective on his philosophical stance as either an idealist or a realist.