Scottish Philosophy

Scottish Philosophy: A Comparison of the Scottish and German Answers to Hume by Andrew Seth is a comprehensive study of the philosophical tradition in Scotland, particularly in response to the works of David Hume. The book compares and contrasts the Scottish and German approaches to Hume's skepticism, examining the divergent paths taken by philosophers such as Thomas Reid, Immanuel Kant, and G.W.F. Hegel. Seth explores the unique contributions of Scottish thinkers like Reid, Francis Hutcheson, and Adam Smith, as well as the influence of German idealism on Scottish philosophy. The book also delves into the broader cultural and historical context of Scottish philosophy, including the Enlightenment, the Scottish Reformation, and the development of Scottish universities. This work is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, intellectual history, and Scottish studies.1890. The text contains Seth's Lectures, which were intended to be a contribution to philosophy and not merely to the history of systems. There are six lectures titled as follows: The Philosophical Presuppositions: Descartes and Locke; The Philosophical Skepticism of David Hume; Thomas Reid: Sensation and Perception; Reid and Kant; The Relativity of Knowledge: Kant and Hamilton; The Possibility of Philosophy as System: Scottish Philosophy and Hegel.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.