Reid’s Critique of the "Way of Ideas"
- Reid rejects the prevailing "Way of Ideas," which suggests that we perceive only mental images of objects
- He asserts that we directly perceive objects themselves, marking a shift from representationalism to direct realism
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Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Thomas Reid and the Story of Epistemology explores Reid's common sense philosophy, emphasizing direct realism and the role of perception in belief formation. Reid critiques the "Way of Ideas" and defends the trustworthiness of testimony and perception. The book is important for revitalizing Reid’s relevance in contemporary epistemological debates.
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