What was Berkeley's first major work?
Principles of Human Knowledge
New Theory of Vision
Alciphron
The Analyst
Answer
Berkeley's seminal work, "New Theory of Vision," marked his grand entrance into the philosophical arena. Published in 1709, this groundbreaking treatise challenged conventional notions of visual perception. Berkeley argued that depth and distance, traditionally perceived as inherent properties of objects, are in fact mental constructs derived from visual cues and tactile experiences.
Unraveling the Mind of George Berkeley: A Journey into Idealism
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