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International Berkeley Society

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International Berkeley Society
Established1975
MissionThe study of George Berkeley's thought
PresidentNancy Kendrick
Key peopleStephen Daniel, Tom Stoneham
Websitehttp://internationalberkeleysociety.org/

The International Berkeley Society (IBS) is a US-based organization that is aimed at promoting interest in the life and work of the philosopher Bishop George Berkeley. Its president is currently Nancy Kendrick.[1]

Members and activities

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The society was established in 1975[2] and now has members all over the world, among them Colin Murray Turbayne (United States), Wolfgang Breidert [de] (Germany), Katia Saporiti (University of Zurich, Switzerland), Geneviève Brykman (France, a former vice-president), James William Harold Hill [cs] (the Czech Republic), Miłowit Kuniński [pl] (Poland), Timo Airaksinen (Helsinki University, Finland, vice-president from 2006[3] to 2013[1]), Roomet Jakapi [et] (Estonia). Members pay a nominal annual fee and receive the Berkeley Briefs, an annual publication that includes news items and other announcements of interest to the Society and its members. The journal Berkeley Studies is published by Hampden-Sydney College on behalf of the society. The IBS conducts a variety of activities, e.g. runs conferences.

Turbayne Essay Prize

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The IBS annually awards the Turbayne Prize to a member of the society who has written the best essay on an aspect of Berkeley's philosophy.[4] Recipients of the award include:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Daniel Stepping Down after 10 Years; Kendrick to Assume Presidency" (PDF). Berkeley Briefs. The International Berkeley Society. July 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  2. ^ "The International Berkeley Society: HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY". The International Berkeley Society. Archived from the original on 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  3. ^ Timo Airaksinen: Curriculum Vitae
  4. ^ TURBAYNE PRIZE: Colin and Ailsa Turbayne International Berkeley Essay Prize Competition
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