Pragmatism.

The recent revival of interest in pragmatism has reintroduced into mainstream philosophy the insights and arguments of great American philosophers such as C.S. Peirce, William James and John Dewey. But it has also led to the use of the term 'pragmatism' in a huge variety of contexts, such...

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Main Author: Talisse, Robert B.
Other Authors: Aikin, Scott F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Continuum International Publishing Group, 2008
Series:Guides for the perplexed.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:The recent revival of interest in pragmatism has reintroduced into mainstream philosophy the insights and arguments of great American philosophers such as C.S. Peirce, William James and John Dewey. But it has also led to the use of the term 'pragmatism' in a huge variety of contexts, such that students and readers can find this fascinating subject confusing. Pragmatism: A Guide for the Perplexed seeks to dispel some of the ambiguity surrounding the term 'pragmatism'. The book offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical movement. Thematically structured, it lays out the histor.
Physical Description:1 online resource (199 pages)
ISBN:9781441103130
1441103139
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.