George Berkeley
George Berkeley (1685-1753) was an Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop known for his contributions to empiricism and idealism. His most famous work, 'A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge,' argues that physical objects do not exist independently of the perceptions we have of them. Berkeley's ideas about immaterialism have had a lasting influence on philosophy, particularly in discussions about perception and reality. In recent years, his legacy has been reevaluated due to his historical ties to slavery, leading Trinity College Dublin to remove his name from its main library.
Born on Jan 12, 1685 (340 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,145 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,145 | $5,100 | 2$ |
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Ireland:
Berman is an international expert on the work of George Berkeley, whose name was recently stripped from TCD’s main library over his link to slavery.
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Venezuela:
George Berkeley is mentioned as an Irish philosopher who contributed to the discussion of solipsism.
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Ireland:
Trinity College Dublin decided to strip George Berkeley’s name from its main library because of his record as a slave-owner.
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