description: Addresses research difficulties for students of philosopher Thomas Reid in order to allow easier and more direct investigation of his major writings, and summarizes Reid's most difficult work, the Inquiry . Subjects overlooked or inadequately stressed by Hamilton are addressed, such as Reid's references to God. Provides conversions of the Hamilton page numbers to other reprints of Reid's works, and includes a glossary of terms defined or characterized by Reid, along with page references. There is also a chronological bibliography that provides a perspective on the progress of Reidian scholarship. Smith teaches philosophy at Youngstown State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Companion to the Works of Philosopher Thomas Reid (1710-1796)
titlecomplete: Companion to the Works of Philosopher Thomas Reid (1710-1796) (Studies in the History of Philosophy)
publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr