George Berkeley is one of the most prominent philosophers of the eighteenth century. His Principles of Human Knowledge has become a focal point in the understanding of empiricist thought and the development of eighteenth century philosophy. This volume introduces and assesses: * Berkeley's life and the background to the Principles * The ideas and text in the Principles * Berkeley's continuing importance to philosophy. "A useful introduction to Berkeley's thought." -Darren Hibbs, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, "Philosophy in Review Robert J.Fogelin is Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College.