Thomas Reid

"Thomas Reid" by Alexander Campbell Fraser is a biography that examines the life and ideas of Thomas Reid, a Scottish philosopher known for his "Common Sense" philosophy. The book traces Reid's upbringing and family background, showing how it influenced his later work challenging the skepticism of philosophers like David Hume. The rural setting of his early years and his education at Marischal College helped shape his dedication to the idea that common sense is the foundation of knowledge, setting the stage for his philosophical arguments and contributions to moral philosophy.