Philosophy in the theatre. Everything is conveniently arranged so that we can hear the dialogues: the characters, the scenery, the special effects. The real drama of a life and thoughts in their context. The voices and impressions that move us prevail, interpreted for the relief and enjoyment of the soul. Scenes from a life, in this case that of Berkeley, are like a collection of postcards. Dublin, London, Paris, Naples and Newport. The Irish insurgency, politics and philosophy. His friendship with the satirist Swift and the complex Pope. His time in Italy and his trips on the Thames with Voltaire. His visit to Malebranche, his conversations with Lady Montagu and Princess Caroline. His voyage to Bermuda and discovery of a remedy based on tree bark. His encounter with the Narragansett Indian Tribe at Rhode Island.