A Study in Realism [Paperback]

In this early work, originally published in 1920, Scottish philosopher John Laird analyses some of the more perplexing problems of philosophical realism.John Laird (18871946) was a Scottish philosopher who specialised in metaphysics and moral philosophy. In this early work, which was originally published in 1920, Laird set out to analyse some of the more perplexing problems of philosophical realism. The text includes a brief survey of philosophical realism and critical notes.John Laird (18871946) was a Scottish philosopher who specialised in metaphysics and moral philosophy. In this early work, which was originally published in 1920, Laird set out to analyse some of the more perplexing problems of philosophical realism. The text includes a brief survey of philosophical realism and critical notes.John Laird (18871946) was a Scottish philosopher who specialised in metaphysics and moral philosophy. In this early work, which was originally published in 1920, Laird set out to analyse some of the more perplexing problems of philosophical realism. The text includes a brief survey of philosophical realism at the beginning and critical notes throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the works of Laird and the history of philosophy.1. Introduction; 2. The things we perceive; 3. Things remembered and things expected; 4. The stuff of fancy; 5. The world of common relief; 6. Principles; 7. Values; 8. The mind; 9. The larger outlook; Epilogue. The vision of Thales; Index.