A new Theory of Vision, and Other Writings

This collection presents George Berkeley’s groundbreaking work, 'A New Theory of Vision,' alongside other significant writings that illuminate his philosophical system. Berkeley’s revolutionary ideas challenged prevailing notions of perception and reality, arguing that visual perception is not based on inherent properties of matter, but rather on ideas and associations learned through experience. 'A New Theory of Vision' lays the foundation for Berkeley’s broader immaterialist philosophy, which posits that material substance does not exist independently of perception. These writings offer invaluable insights into the development of modern empiricism and continue to spark debate in contemporary philosophy of mind and perception. Explore the seminal work of a thinker whose ideas continue to resonate and challenge our understanding of the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.