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Thomas Reid FRSE ( / riːd /; 7 May ( O.S. 26 April) 1710 [6] – 7 October 1796) was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher best known for his philosophical method, his theory of perception, and its wide implications on epistemology, and as the developer and defender of an agent-causal theory of free will.
Aug 28, 2000 · Thomas Reid (1710–1796) is a Scottish philosopher best known for his philosophical method, his theory of perception and its wide implications on epistemology, and as the developer and defender of an agent-causal theory of free will.
An overview of the main ideas and arguments of Thomas Reid (1710-1796), the father of common sense philosophy. Learn about his views on sensation, perception, memory, intellectual powers, and direct realism.
Thomas Reid (born April 26, 1710, Strachan, Kincardineshire, Scot.—died Oct. 7, 1796, Glasgow) was a Scottish philosopher who rejected the skeptical Empiricism of David Hume in favour of a “philosophy of common sense,” later espoused by the Scottish School.
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Mar 18, 2009 · Thomas Reid held a direct realist theory of memory. Like his direct realism about perception, Reid developed his account as an alternative to the model of the mind that he called ‘the theory of ideas.’
Learn about Reid's account of human freedom and agency, based on his notion of active power, will, and motives. Explore his arguments against Hume and others who denied moral liberty.
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Jul 27, 2011 · An overview of the life and work of Thomas Reid, a Scottish philosopher and polymath who is known as the father of common sense philosophy. The article covers his contributions in various areas, such as epistemology, ethics, and rhetoric, and provides references to secondary literature.
