Reality – it is our perceptions and our inference.īut – since the reality we perceive – does not depend on our volition – and since this same reality – is perceived by Many – imperfect and limited Souls It follows – that the Reality we perceive – is not to be found somewhere else – it is not something outside our Mind existing – it is not some unknown Substance or Matter – outside our Mind. Who first in Western Philosophy came so close and elaborated the concept – so familiar since very long time in Indian religious philosophy – especially in Buddhist Yogācāra school and later the teachings of Śankara – Subjective Idealism – initially called " immaterialism" – by George Berkeley himself.Īs we know – Subjective Idealism – is a view on reality and the theory of knowledge – which postulates – that Reality – it is something we perceive by our senses – as sensible perceptions – which forms Ideas in our Mind (or Spirit) and this Reality – is to be found in the Mind (Spirit) – which perceives it. George Berkeley (1685-1753) – is without a doubt my favourite Western Philosopher – since it was he – a notable Christian Theologian and Philosopher – Signature of George Berkeley Three dialogues Era: 18th century philosophy Travelled to: America 1728-32 Works Online: Three dialogues. Name: George Berkeley Born: 12 March 1685Ĭounty Kilkenny, Ireland Died: 14 January 1753 (aged 67)Ĭhurch of Ireland Nationality Irish School: Subjective Idealism Teaching: Everything we Perceive or Think
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