Inquiry Into the Human Mind (Classic Reprint): On the Principles of Common Sense - Couverture souple

Thomas Reid

9781440093142: Inquiry Into the Human Mind (Classic Reprint): On the Principles of Common Sense

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ISBN 10 : 1440093148 ISBN 13 : 9781440093142

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How we know what we feel shapes how we think about everything.

This edition of Thomas Reid’s Inquiry Into the Human Mind explores how our senses work, what they reveal about heat, cold, hardness, and softness, and how our judgments arise from more than simple sensations.

Reid argues that sensations are not the same as the real qualities of objects. He shows how heat and cold, though felt, point to unknown causes in bodies, while hardness and softness point to real properties that exist even when not perceived. The text also examines how common sense guides everyday belief, and why philosophical theories must align with how we actually experience the world.

How heat, cold, and other sensations relate to the qualities they signify in objects.
Why perceived hardness is a distinct sensation from the external property itself.
How ordinary judgment and belief arise from our sensory experience, not just from comparing ideas.
Critiques of existing philosophical theory and a defense of common sense in understanding the mind.

Ideal for readers curious about how early modern philosophy explains perception, belief, and the operations of the mind.

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Few, who are capable of attending to the operations of their own minds, will weigh deliber ately what is here advanced, before they pass sentence upon it. To such I appeal, as the only competent judges. If they disapprove, I am probably in the wrong, and shall be ready to change my opinion upon convic tion. If they approve, the Many will at least yield to their authority, as they always do. HOWEVER contrary my notions are to those of the writers I have mentioned, their speculations have been of great use to me, and seem even to point out the road which I have taken: and your Lordship knows, that the merit of useful discoveries is sometimes not more justly due to those that have hit upon them, than to others that have ripened them, and brought them to the birth. I ACKNOWLEDGE, my Lord, that I never thought of calling in question the principles commonly received with regard to the human understanding, until the Treatise of Human Nature was published in the year 1739.
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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440093148
ISBN 13: 9781440093142
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Nombre de pages: 458
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Inquiry Into the Human Mind: On the Principles of Common Sense

Thomas Reid

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ISBN 10 : 1440093148 ISBN 13 : 9781440093142

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of the human mind, exploring its powers and operations with keen insight and meticulous observation. The author, a renowned philosopher, adopts a rigorous scientific approach, akin to the methods employed by Sir Isaac Newton in his groundbreaking discoveries in physics. By meticulously examining the laws of perception and other fundamental principles of human knowledge, the author challenges long-held philosophical assumptions and paves the way for a deeper understanding of our mental processes. This work stands as a testament to the power of patient thought and careful analysis in unraveling the complexities of human nature. Through its profound exploration of topics such as sensation, perception, and the nature of belief, this book invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and intellectual enlightenment. It sheds light on the intricate workings of our minds, revealing the hidden mechanisms that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Ultimately, this book's enduring significance lies in its ability to illuminate the profound connection between our mental processes and the world around us, offering invaluable insights that can guide us towards a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440093142_0

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