The British Empiricists: Locke Berkeley Hume

The British Empiricists offers concise accessible introductions to the life and work of Locke Berkeley and Hume. John Dunn shows how Locke arrived at the theory of knowledge which he puts forward in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding. J.O. Urmson assesses Berkeleys philosophy in its relation to the thought of Newton and his predecessors while A.J. Ayer an esteemed philosopher in his own right offers insight into Humes theories of perception and self-identity his analysis of causation and his moral political and religious philosophy. Originally written for the acclaimed Past Masters series these authoritative studies provide a unique guide to some of the most influential ideas in British philosophy.