Philosophy

Thomas Reid

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Scottish philosopher (1710–1796)

The founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense.

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Thomas Reid, Thomas Reid and the University

This volume explores Thomas Reid's philosophy of a liberal education through an analysis of both published and unpublished manuscripts. It provides a scholarly look at his academic contributions and his views on university education.

Journal of Scottish Philosophy·2024-02-06

Thomas Reid and His "Common Sense Philosophy" — The Riddleblog

This essay discusses the resurgence of interest in Thomas Reid's Scottish Common Sense Realism. It explores how his philosophy remains relevant for modern Christian apologetics and epistemology.

The Riddleblog·2023-01-01

Thomas Reid (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2024 Edition)

This comprehensive entry details Thomas Reid's contributions to epistemology, perception, and his agent-causal theory of free will. It also highlights the recent republication of his works in the Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid.

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy·2024-09-23

Thomas Reid and the Problem of Secondary Qualities

Christopher A. Shrock offers a new interpretation of Reid's theory of primary and secondary qualities. The book defends Reid's direct realism against modern objections regarding how we perceive the external world.

Edinburgh University Press·2024-01-01

Thomas Reid: Minister, Philosopher and Champion of Common Sense

This article examines Reid's role as a minister and philosopher who challenged the radical skepticism of his time. It focuses on his methodology of using 'first principles of common sense' as a foundation for rational belief.

Christian Research Institute·2023-01-01

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