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reid

/riːd/

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noun

/riːd/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к шотландскому философу здравого смысла, который выступал против идей Дэвида Юма (1710-1796).

A proper noun referring to a Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    Thomas Reid (1710-1796), a Scottish philosopher who founded the Scottish School of Common Sense and opposed the skepticism of David Hume.

    ruТомас Рид

    • Reid argued that certain beliefs are justified by common sense.
    • The philosophy of Reid influenced later thinkers like William James.
    • Reid's work challenged the empiricist ideas of his time.
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