Rise of Empiricism - Aristotle, Locke, Berkeley, Hume
Michael Sidiropoulos, MEng
Traces the rise of empiricism from Aristotle to Locke, Berkeley and Hume in a few clear pages. A quick, friendly introduction to the movement's history.
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