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George Berkeley
Irish philosopher known for his theory of immaterialism.
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Also known as Bishop Berkeley
First appearance: self reliance
George Berkeley shows up with force in New England Reformers. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His anecdote is recalled: his eloquent defense of his missionary plan to the Scriblerus club so moved them that they wished to depart with him immediately, illustrating how a…
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