Reid’s Response to Skepticism
- Reid argues that skepticism, especially of external reality, is unreasonable because it contradicts common sense and human nature
- By defending direct realism, Reid offers a compelling answer to skepticism about the existence of the external world
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Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Thomas Reid and the Story of Epistemology explores Reid's common sense philosophy, emphasizing direct realism and the role of perception in belief formation. Reid critiques the "Way of Ideas" and defends the trustworthiness of testimony and perception. The book is important for revitalizing Reid’s relevance in contemporary epistemological debates.
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