Fraser, Alexander Campbell 1819-1914 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Thomas Reid" by Alexander Campbell Fraser is a philosophical biography written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and thought of the Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid, particularly his development of the "Common Sense" philosophy, as a response to the scepticism of his contemporaries, particularly David Hume. Fraser delves into Reid's intellectual journey from his boyhood in a rural parish to his significant contributions to moral philosophy. The opening of the book introduces Reid's early life in the manse of Strachan, detailing his family background and the intellectual lineage that influenced him. It describes the rural environment of Kincardineshire, which fostered a reflective individuality in young Thomas, who was marked by modesty and diligence. The chapter sets the stage for Reid's eventual pursuit of higher education at Marischal College, outlines his familial influences, and foreshadows his philosophical engagements with figures like Hume, emphasizing the conflicts and motivations that would shape his life's work. This context provides a foundation for understanding Reid's later philosophical endeavors and the significant themes of common sense as the bedrock of knowledge and belief. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-09-30 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Reid, Thomas, 1710-1796 B Original publication data not identified 03012925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60399 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60399 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134407.0 60399