The Idealism of the Scottish School

The Idealism of the Scottish School, prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, emphasizes the role of human consciousness in shaping reality. Thinkers like Thomas Reid and Frances Hutcheson argued that ideas and perceptions influence our understanding of the world. They believed that moral values and knowledge are not just reflections of external reality but are rooted in human experience and intuition. This philosophical approach suggests that understanding and meaning arise from our interactions with the world, blending reason, perception, and emotion to form a cohesive view of reality that values individuality and moral principles.