Scottish common sense realism
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| + | '''Scottish Common Sense Realism''', also known as the '''Scottish School of Common Sense''', is a school of [[philosophy]] that originated in the ideas of Scottish philosophers [[Thomas Reid]], [[Adam Ferguson]] 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. | ||
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| + | * [[Adam Smith]] | ||
| + | * [[Direct realism]] | ||
| + | * [[Francis Hutcheson (philosopher)]] | ||
| + | * [[History of philosophy in Poland#Enlightenment|History of philosophy in Poland]] | ||
| + | * [[James Frederick Ferrier]] | ||
| + | * [[Naive realism]] | ||
| + | * [[Thomas Brown (philosopher)]] | ||
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Scottish Common Sense Realism, also known as the Scottish School of Common Sense, is a school of philosophy that originated in the ideas of Scottish philosophers Thomas Reid, Adam Ferguson 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.
See also
- Adam Smith
- Direct realism
- Francis Hutcheson (philosopher)
- History of philosophy in Poland
- James Frederick Ferrier
- Naive realism
- Thomas Brown (philosopher)
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