Thomas Reid

Thomas Reid was a British philosopher, librarian, mathematician, writer, university teacher and ethicist (1710–1796). He was born at Strachan and died at Glasgow.

Overview

Born at Strachan in 1710, died at Glasgow in 1796.

Formation and teaching

Thomas Reid studied at University of Aberdeen. The record notes the qualification professor. His recorded influences include David Hume and Cicero.

Career and activity

Thomas Reid worked in metaphysics and ethics. His work is associated with Scottish Enlightenment and Scottish Common Sense Realism.

He was employed by University of Aberdeen and University of Glasgow. He belonged to Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 3: An Inquiry into the Human Mind: on the Principles of Common Sense, Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man and Essays on the Active Powers of the Human Mind.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

24. Thomas Reid to [Thomas Miller], The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. 3. Thomas Reid to [John Stewart], The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. 60. Thomas Reid from La Blancherie, The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. 34. Thomas Reid to Andrew Skene, The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002. 46a. Thomas Reid to [Lord Kames], The Edinburgh Edition of Thomas Reid: The Correspondence of Thomas Reid, 2002.

In detail

Thomas Reid studied at University of Aberdeen. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is metaphysics and ethics. The authority associates the name with Scottish Enlightenment and Scottish Common Sense Realism. David Hume and Cicero are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with University of Aberdeen and University of Glasgow. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Works named in the authority record are An Inquiry into the Human Mind: on the Principles of Common Sense, Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man and Essays on the Active Powers of the Human Mind.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Chronology

  1. 1710Thomas Reid born at Strachan.
  2. 1785Essays on the intellectual powers of man.
  3. 1796Thomas Reid died at Glasgow.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thomas Reid”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q316347: Thomas Reid

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