Essays On The Powers Of The Human Mind V1: To Which Is Prefixed An Account Of The Life And Writings Of The Author

By Thomas Reid

Book Overview

Essays On The Powers Of The Human Mind V1 is a collection of philosophical essays written by Thomas Reid, a Scottish philosopher from the 18th century. The book is divided into several sections, each exploring different aspects of the human mind and its powers. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including perception, memory, imagination, reasoning, and morality. The first section of the book provides an account of the life and writings of the author, offering readers insight into Reid's background and intellectual influences. The subsequent sections delve into the various faculties of the human mind, examining their nature, operations, and limitations. Reid's approach to philosophy is rooted in common sense and empirical observation, and he seeks to provide a rational and systematic account of the workings of the human mind. Overall, Essays On The Powers Of The Human Mind V1 is a seminal work in the history of philosophy, offering readers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the human mind and its capacities. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of philosophy, psychology, and related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163640883
• ISBN13: 9781163640883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 686 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"