Quote by: Thomas Reid

But when, in the first setting out, he takes it for granted without proof, that distinctions found in the structure of all languages, have no foundation in nature; this surely is too fastidious a way of treating the common sense of mankind.


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Author Bio


  • NameThomas Reid
  • DescriptionScottish philosopher
  • BornApril 26, 1710
  • DiedOctober 7, 1796
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Librarian; Author; Mathematician