berkeleian (Meaning)
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berkeleian (a.)
Of or relating to Bishop Berkeley or his system of idealism; as, philosophy.
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berkeleian Sentence Examples
- The Berkeleian idealist philosophy posits that reality is fundamentally subjective and dependent on perception.
- George Berkeley, the renowned Berkeleian philosopher, proposed the idea that "to be is to be perceived."
- Berkeleian empiricism emphasizes the primacy of sensory experience in shaping our knowledge of the world.
- The Berkeleian critique of materialism challenges the notion that physical objects exist independently of our minds.
- The Berkeleian concept of "esse est percipi" argues that the existence of objects is inextricably linked to their perception.
- Berkeleian idealism has been influential in shaping philosophical debates on metaphysics, epistemology, and the nature of reality.
- Critics of Berkeleianism often raise concerns about the implications of its radical idealism.
- The Berkeleian distinction between "ideas" and "objects" has been subject to significant philosophical scrutiny.
- Modern iterations of Berkeleianism incorporate elements of other philosophical traditions, such as phenomenology and cognitive science.
- Berkeleian philosophy continues to inspire contemporary discussions on consciousness, ontology, and the nature of experience.
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Of or relating to Bishop Berkeley or his system of idealism; as, philosophy.
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No antonyms found.
The Berkeleian idealist philosophy posits that reality is fundamentally subjective and dependent on perception.
George Berkeley, the renowned Berkeleian philosopher, proposed the idea that "to be is to be perceived."
Berkeleian empiricism emphasizes the primacy of sensory experience in shaping our knowledge of the world.
The Berkeleian critique of materialism challenges the notion that physical objects exist independently of our minds.
