Rethinking Pragmatism: From William James to Contemporary Philosophy

by Robert Schwartz

Rethinking Pragmatism explores the work of the American Pragmatists, particularly James and Dewey, challenging entrenched views of their positions on truth, meaning, instrumentalism, realism, pluralism and religious beliefs. It clarifies pragmatic ideas and arguments spelling out the significant implications they have for present-day philosophical controversies.

Genres: Philosophy

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011