Portrait of George Berkeley. Source and license are linked in the caption.

George Berkeley

Born

Irish idealist philosopher and Anglican bishop (1685–1753).

Quick Facts

Died
1753-01-14
Occupation
philosopher · Anglican priest · writer · epistemologist · philosopher of science · metaphysician · Christian minister · theologian · bishop
Citizenship
Kingdom of Ireland
Birthplace
Kilkenny · Dysart Castle, County Kilkenny

Relationships

George Berkeley is the child of William Berkeley.

Spouses & partners

Works & Screen Credits

  • De Motu
  • An Essay Towards a New Theory of Vision
  • A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge
  • Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous
  • The Theory of Vision, or Visual Language
  • The Analyst
  • Siris
  • The Querist

Education

George Berkeley’s education and training.

  • Trinity College, Dublin
  • Kilkenny College

Languages

Other languages

  • Latin
  • French
  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q82049 ↗
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