Essays On The Intellectual Powers Of Man

by William Hamilton, Thomas Reid, James Walker, et al.

Book Overview

Essays On The Intellectual Powers Of Man is a collection of philosophical essays written by Thomas Reid, a Scottish philosopher, in the late 18th century. The book explores the nature of human cognition and the faculties that enable us to understand the world around us. Reid argues against the prevailing philosophical theories of his time, particularly those of David Hume, which he sees as skeptical and reductionist. Instead, he proposes a more optimistic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162959568
• ISBN13: 9781162959566
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"