How Long to Read Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence

How Long Does it Take to Read Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 36 minutes to read Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence by Gavan Jennings

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Description

This work traces the theory of Radical Dependence through its various forms in Berkeley’s philosophical works. It shows that a desire to establish a theory of Radical Dependence underlies all of these works and that this theory unifies Berkeley’s various phases of philosophical development. The work begins by establishing the meaning of “Radical Dependence” and examining the influence of Greek, Early Christian and Mediaeval philosophers and theologians on the development of the concept. Subsequently, the deism of the seventeenth-century philosophers is examined; the influence of science and rationalism on the development of deism is traced, with particular attention being given to Berkeley’s personal milieu. With a view to showing that Berkeley wishes to re-establish the waning Christian cosmology, his philosophical works are examined in chronological order, particular attention being paid to his final work Siris. It is shown that, although Berkeley moves from a philosophy based on the immaterialist hypothesis in his early works, to one based on the doctrine of participation in his last work, each phase is a variation of the doctrine of Radical Dependence. In the final chapter some of the shortcomings of Berkeley’s various philosophical systems are discussed and alternatives are examined. The direction of his thought is found to be guided more by piety than by common-sense and reason: he suffers from a pious pragmatism which leads him to hold doctrines as true on the grounds that they corroborate Christian doctrines. His firm belief in the providence of God leads him to affirm an almost pantheistic worldview which he never fully manages to reconcile with traditional Christian theology, and the doctrine of creation ex nihilo in particular.

How long is Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence?

Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence by Gavan Jennings is 154 pages long, and a total of 39,116 words.

This makes it 52% the length of the average book. It also has 48% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 33 minutes to read Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence aloud.

What Reading Level is Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence?

Berkeley's Theory of Radical Dependence is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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