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Most of the books in Hans Toch’s library are heavily marked up. This makes them worthless monetarily, but a treasure to see what he considered significant in the many classics in his library. Many are written by his former students.

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THREE DIALOGUES BETWEEN HYLAS AND PHILONOUS

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GEORGE BERKELEY. Edited, with an introduction, by COLIN M. TURBAYNE

In "Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous," the eminent philosopher George Berkeley invites readers on a captivating intellectual journey exploring the nature of reality and perception. Through a series of thought-provoking dialogues between the characters Hylas and Philonous, Berkeley challenges conventional wisdom and interrogates the very essence of existence.

As Hylas grapples with skepticism and the limitations of human senses, Philonous masterfully guides him towards a profound realization: the world as we know it is a product of perception, existing only through the lens of our consciousness. Berkeley's compelling arguments force readers to question their assumptions about the external world and confront the elusive nature of truth.

Written with meticulous precision and philosophical depth, "Three Dialogues Between Hylas and Philonous" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire critical thinking and philosophical inquiry. Berkeley's engaging dialogues provoke introspection and invite readers to contemplate the intricate interplay between perception, reality, and the human mind.

NY. BOBBS-MERRILL CO. 1954. 142p.

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