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.
Thomas Reid Quotes
A philosopher is, no doubt, entitled to examine even those distinctions that are to be found in the structure of all languages... in that case, such a distinction may be imputed to a vulgar error, which ought to be corrected in philosophy.
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Birth: | 26th April, 1710 |
Death: | 7th October, 1796 |
Nationality: | Scottish |
Profession: | Founder, Philosopher |
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