Berkeley Appointed Junior Greek Lecturer
Trinity College Dublin appointed Berkeley a junior Greek lecturer, adding classical teaching to his academic duties.
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1712 in Ireland
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Historical records for Ireland in 1712
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Berkeley Examines Political Obligation
In Passive Obedience Berkeley considered the moral duty to obey established civil authority. He grounded his discussion in religious ethics while acknowledging difficult questions about government and conscience.
Passive Obedience
Publication of "Passive Obedience"
Passive Obedience Defends Civic Duty
Berkeley published a political and moral argument about obedience to established civil authority.
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