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Scottish common sense realism

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Scottish common sense realism, also known as the Scottish school of common sense, is a realist school of philosophy that originated in the ideas of Scottish philosophers Thomas Reid, Adam Ferguson, James Beattie, and Dugald Stewart during the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment. Reid emphasized man's innate ability to perceive common ideas and that this process is inherent in and interdependent with judgement. Common sense, therefore, is the foundation of philosophical inquiry. Though best remembered for its opposition to the pervasive philosophy of David Hume, Scottish common sense philosophy is influential and evident in the works of Thomas Jefferson and late 18th-century American politics.

Scottish common sense realism - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Realist school of philosophy "Scottish realism" redirects here. Not to be confused with the art movement, see Scottish art . Thomas Reid Scottish common sense realism , also known as the Scottish school of common sense , [ 1 ] is a realist school of philosophy that originated in the ideas of Scottish philosophers Thomas Reid , Adam Ferguson , James Beattie , and Dugald Stewart during the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment . Reid emphasized man's innate ability to perceive common ideas and that this

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