Essays on The Active Powers of the Human Mind an Inquiry into the Human Mind on the Principle of Common Sense

""Essays on The Active Powers of the Human Mind"" is a philosophical work written by Thomas Reid. In this book, Reid explores the nature of the human mind and its active powers, which include perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning. He argues that these powers are innate and that they operate independently of external influences, such as experience or education. Reid also examines the role of common sense in human cognition, asserting that it is a fundamental principle that guides our thinking and actions. This book is considered a landmark in the history of philosophy and has had a significant impact on subsequent thinkers, particularly in the fields of psychology and cognitive science. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the workings of the human mind and the nature of human consciousness.1843. Thomas Reid was one of the most daring and original thinkers of the eighteenth century. His work became the cornerstone of the Scottish School of Common Sense Philosophy, and was highly influential in nineteenth-century America; it also anticipated the thinking of such twentieth-century figures as Moore and Wittgenstein. Essays on the Active Powers of the Human Mind expounds the Reidian theory of moral agency. The edition also includes some of Reid's correspondence, a biography by his disciple Dugald Stewart, and twenty-seven supplementary dissertations by Sir William Hamilton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.