Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Dennis Whitcomb, Thomas Reid and Aristippus the elder
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12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 1. Common Sense
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Reid is seen as the main direct realist of the eighteenth century [Reid, by Robinson,H]
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Many truths seem obvious, and point to universal agreement - which is what we find [Reid]
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In obscure matters the few must lead the many, but the many usually lead in common sense [Reid]
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12. Knowledge Sources / E. Direct Knowledge / 4. Memory
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We all trust our distinct memories (but not our distinct imaginings) [Reid]
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The theory of ideas, popular with philosophers, means past existence has to be proved [Reid]
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Without memory we could have no concept of duration [Reid]
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