Pragmatism and the Problem of the Idea (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

John Thomas Driscoll

9781330775349: Pragmatism and the Problem of the Idea (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330775341 ISBN 13 : 9781330775349

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Explore how pragmatism reshapes truth, reality, and knowledge through experiment and purpose. This insightful study examines the differences between pragmatist and scholastic views, showing how experience, methods, and human goals shape what we call true.

In accessible terms, the book surveys how humanism treats experience as active and purposive. It explains how truth can be seen as a value placed on successful experimentation, and how our hypotheses may be practical approximations rather than absolute certainties. It also contrasts sense-based knowledge with higher, abstract understanding, and discusses how both play roles in how we think about reality.

- Learn how experience becomes a form of experiment, with truth judged by usefulness and outcomes.
- See how pragmatism handles questions of reality, knowledge, and the role of human purposes.
- Understand the tension between concrete sense data and abstract intellect in shaping our beliefs.
- Discover how the book frames metaphysical questions through a pragmatic lens and how this affects the idea of truth.

Ideal for readers of philosophy who want a clear overview of pragmatist ideas, humanism, and their critique of traditional metaphysics.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330775341
ISBN 13: 9781330775349
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Nombre de pages: 304
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Pragmatism and the Problem of the Idea (Classic Reprint)

John Thomas Driscoll

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the philosophical movement known as Pragmatism, which emerged as a response to the dominant Idealism of the 19th century. The author offers a comprehensive critique of Pragmatism's central tenets, arguing that it rests on a flawed understanding of the human mind and its relationship to reality. The author examines the work of key Pragmatist thinkers, including William James, John Dewey, Josiah Royce, and F.H. Bradley, exploring their theories of truth, knowledge, and the nature of the self. Through detailed analysis, the book reveals the inconsistencies and limitations of their approach, highlighting the dangers of a system that prioritizes practical success over moral principles. The book argues that Pragmatism ultimately undermines the very foundations of human morality and social order, presenting a worldview that privileges personal gain and expediency over universal truths and shared values. By meticulously dissecting the philosophical underpinnings of Pragmatism, the author reveals the inherent flaws in its core assumptions, ultimately offering a compelling argument for a more robust and ethically grounded understanding of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330775349_0

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