Thomas Reid and ‘The Way of Ideas’
Title | Thomas Reid and ‘The Way of Ideas’ PDF eBook |
Author | R.D. Gallie |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9400924364 |
This book is meant to serve as an introduction to the philosophy of Thomas Reid by way of a study of certain themes central to that philosophy as we find it expounded in his extensive and influential published writings. The choice of these themes inevitably reflects philosophical interests of the author of this book to some extent but a main consideration behind their selection is that they are extensively treated by Reid in response to treatments by certain of his predecessors in an identifiable tradition called by Yolton 'The Way ofIdeas'. My interest in Reid's philosophy was first awakened by the brilliant writings of A.N. Prior, and in particular by Part II of his posthumous 'Objects of Thought' called 'What we think about' together with his suggestion that Reid was a precursor of Mill on the signification of proper names. It is my hope that the standard of exegesis and of discussion throughout the book, and especially in the case of these topics, is a not unworthy tribute to that thinker.
Thomas Reid and "The Way of Ideas."
Title | Thomas Reid and "The Way of Ideas." PDF eBook |
Author | Roger D. Gallie |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780044450849 |
Thomas Reid and Scepticism
Title | Thomas Reid and Scepticism PDF eBook |
Author | Philip De Bary |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Skepticism |
ISBN | 9780415263399 |
This book bears witness to the current reawakening of interest in Reid's philosophy. It first examines Reid's negative attack on the Way of Ideas, and finds him to be a devastating critic of his predecessors. Turning to the positive part of Reid's programme, the author then develops a fresh interpretation of Reid as an anticipator of present-day 'reliabilism'. Throughout the book, Reid is presented as a powerful thinker with much to say to philosophers in the twenty-first century. The book will be of interest not only to Reid scholars and historians of philosophy, but also to specialists and students in contemporary epistemology.
Thomas Reid and the Story of Epistemology
Title | Thomas Reid and the Story of Epistemology PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Wolterstorff |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780521539302 |
This important book will do much to reestablish the significance of Thomas Reid for philosophy today. Nicholas Wolterstorff has produced the first systematic account of Reid's epistemology. Relating Reid's philosophy to present-day epistemological discussions the author demonstrates how they are at once remarkably timely, relevant, and provocative.There is no competing book that both uncovers the deep pattern of Reid's thought and relates it to contemporary philosophical debate. It must be read by historians of philosophy as well as all philosophers concerned with epistemology and the philosophy of mind.
Thomas Reid's Inquiry and Essays
Title | Thomas Reid's Inquiry and Essays PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Reid |
Publisher | Hackett Publishing |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 1983-01-01 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780915145850 |
Reid's previously published writings are substantial, both in quantity and quality. This edition attempts to make these writings more readily available in a single volume. Based upon Hamilton's definitive two volume 6th edition, this edition is suitable for both students and scholars. Beanblossom and Lehrer have included a wide range of topics addressed by Reid. These topics include Reid's views on the role of common sense, scepticism, the theory of ideas, perception, memory and identity, as well as his views on moral liberty, duties, and principles. Historical as well as topical considerations guided the selection process. Thus, Reid's responses to Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume are included. Through the resulting selections Reid's influence and impact upon subsequent philosophers is manifested.
An Inquiry Into the Human Mind
Title | An Inquiry Into the Human Mind PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Reid |
Publisher | |
Pages | 412 |
Release | 1817 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN |
Essays on the intellectual powers of man
Title | Essays on the intellectual powers of man PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Reid |
Publisher | |
Pages | 706 |
Release | 1803 |
Genre | Free will and determinism |
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