Plato
The father of idealism in philosophy is generally considered to be George Berkeley. Berkeley's philosophy emphasizes the role of perception and the mind in shaping our understanding of the world, arguing that reality is ultimately dependent on our perceptions.
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One influential proponent of idealism was the philosopher George Berkeley, who argued that all existence is dependent on perception. Another major figure in idealism was Immanuel Kant, who believed that the mind structures our experiences of reality.
Rene Descartes is often considered the father of modern philosophy. His work on methodical doubt and skepticism laid the foundation for modern philosophy's focus on individualism and the mind-body problem.
Many consider Plato to be the father of political philosophy. His work, "The Republic," delves into questions of governance, justice, and ideal societies, forming the foundation of the field.
Thales of Miletus is often called the father of philosophy due to his revolutionary ideas and contributions to the development of Western philosophy in ancient Greece. Thales is known for his inquiries into the nature of the universe and his belief that water is the fundamental substance of all things.
The title of "Father of Indian Philosophy" is often attributed to Maharishi Vyasa, who is considered the compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata, as well as being the founder of the Vedanta school of philosophy.
Idealism
Absolute idealism is the philosophy which affirms that fundamental reality is an all-embracing spiritual unity.
Gerald Thomas Baskfield has written: 'The idea of God in British and American personal idealism' -- subject(s): American Philosophy, English Philosophy, God, Idealism, Personalism, Philosophy and religion
Giuseppe Casadei has written: 'Idea di mediazione e immanenza critica nel primo Hegel' -- subject(s): Criticism (Philosophy), German Idealism, German Philosophy, History, Idealism, German, Immanence (Philosophy), Methodology, Philosophy, Philosophy, German, Religion
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Andrew J. Reck has written: 'Speculative philosophy' -- subject(s): Idealism, Process philosophy, Philosophy, Realism, Materialism
Irina Di Vora has written: 'Ripensare Gramsci' -- subject(s): Idealism, Education, Pragmatism, Congresses, Philosophy, History 'Ripensare Gramsci' -- subject(s): Idealism, Education, Pragmatism, Congresses, Philosophy, History
Jerry A. Dibble has written: 'The Pythia's drunken song' -- subject(s): German Idealism, Philosophy, Style (Philosophy)
A philosophy book would contain branches of philosophy such as ancient, medieval, Chinese and Persian Philosophy. The book teaches you about Realism, skepticism, Idealism and Rationalism. A very important teaching is Morality.
Materialism and Idealism are assumptions about reality in the Metaphysical branch of Philosophy. Materialism explains our world as being just material (hence materialism) so they don't believe in consciousness or the existence of the supernatural. On the other hand Idealism is the idea that reality exists only in the mind because our senses can't really be trusted.