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Single Idea 3959

[catalogued under 9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / d. Substance defined]

Full Idea

There is no other substance, in a strict sense, than spirit.

Gist of Idea

There is no other substance, in a strict sense, than spirit

Source

George Berkeley (Three Dialogues of Hylas and Philonous [1713], III p.257)

Book Reference

Berkeley,George: 'The Principles of Human Knowledge etc.', ed/tr. Warnock,G.J. [Fontana 1962], p.257


A Reaction

A nice clear statement of idealism. Why is he so confident of making this assertion. Note the addition, though, of 'in a strict' sense. He is presenting an epistemological claim as if it was an ontological one.