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Thomas Reid's theory of perception
New York: Oxford University Press (2007)
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Nichols offers the first comprehensive interpretation of the eighteenth-century Scottish philosopher Thomas Reid's theory of perception - by far the most important feature of his philosophical system. Nichols's consummate knowledge of Reid's texts, lively examples, and plainspoken style make this book especially readable. It will be the definitive analysis for a long time to come
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Empiricism and the Way of Ideas
This chapter brings together some remarks upon Reid's methodological empiricism and attempts to set him apart from these predecessors. By placing thorough limitations upon natural philosophy, he precludes us from understanding or knowing that substance dualism or materialism is true. This ... see more
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