The Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous

"The Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous" is a philosophical work by George Berkeley that explores the nature of reality and perception. In it, Hylas represents the materialist viewpoint, believing in the existence of physical objects independent of the mind. Philonous, on the other hand, argues for idealism, asserting that objects only exist as perceptions in the mind and do not exist independently. Through their conversation, Berkeley challenges the idea of materialism and emphasizes the role of perception in understanding reality, ultimately suggesting that what we perceive is intimately tied to our thoughts and sensations.