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We elucidate the truth of consequence of action, free will without
restraint, perfection of God in getting each individual to their
freechosen destination, samir's fundamental earthtone, and his
affirmation of his promises to keep his agreements with his women
a-waiting.
George Berkeley's investigation of human epistemology remains one
of the most respected of its time - this edition contains the
treatise in full, complete with the author's preface. One of
Berkeley's most important beliefs was that of immaterialism. The
meaning being that nothing material exists unless it is perceived
by something or someone. Distinct from solipsism - the belief that
only the self exists - Berkeley's view is that material items are
ideas formed by distinct conscious minds; the concept of reality
being simply the summation of shared ideas rather than physical
objects fascinated philosophers of the era. Much of Berkeley's
philosophy is framed by then-new discoveries in the field of
physics. The concepts of color and light thus have a frequent
bearing on the overall thesis; disagreeing with Isaac Newton on the
subject of space, it was later that Berkeley's contrarian opinions
on matters such as calculus and free-thinking gained him further
renown.
This collection brings together two of Schopenhauer's most
respected works, wherein the philosopher shares his views on life
and what he believes to be follies of human behavior. Writing with
incisive poise and a great sense of humor, Schopenhauer introduces
the various ideas present in his pessimistic philosophy. Holding
the usual goals of life - money, position, material and sexual
pleasures - in low regard, he explains how the cultivation of one's
individuality and mind are far better pursuits, albeit those that
most people neglect. Rather than simply criticize the state of
humanity, Schopenhauer uses wit and lively argument to convince the
reader of the value in his outlook. The practice of an ordinary
life and career is thereby demonstrated as spiritually draining, in
contrast to concentration upon a wise mind and strong body, plus a
moderated or even ascetic approach to material things.
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