Full Idea
It is the determination of the external world from the practical standpoint, from the standpoint of interest, that may be defined as the common-sense view of reality.
Gist of Idea
Common-sense realism rests on our interests and practical life
Source
Stephen S. Colvin (The Common-Sense View of Reality [1902], p.141)
Book Reference
-: 'Philosophical Review' [-], p.141
A Reaction
Probably more appropriately named the 'pragmatic' view of reality. Relying on what is 'practical' seems to offer some objectivity, but relying on 'interest' rather less so. Can I be an anti-realist when life goes badly, and a realist when it goes well?