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Pragmatism: Possibility and Potential
David Plowright
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Description for Pragmatism: Possibility and Potential
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Education. Num Pages: 116 pages, 9 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; CFG; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 197.
This book introduces a number of selected ideas from the work of Charles Sanders Peirce, the founder of pragmatism. Peirce, pronounced ‘purse’, was born in America in 1839 and died in 1914. He published little in his own lifetime and he continually struggled to become recognised as a respected author with ideas that were highly creative, original and unique. The book begins with an examination of Peirce’s life history. This is followed by an explanation of pragmatism, which states that an understanding of a concept can only be fully grasped by knowing what its practical effects are. The author then explains a number ... Read more
This book introduces a number of selected ideas from the work of Charles Sanders Peirce, the founder of pragmatism. Peirce, pronounced ‘purse’, was born in America in 1839 and died in 1914. He published little in his own lifetime and he continually struggled to become recognised as a respected author with ideas that were highly creative, original and unique. The book begins with an examination of Peirce’s life history. This is followed by an explanation of pragmatism, which states that an understanding of a concept can only be fully grasped by knowing what its practical effects are. The author then explains a number ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
116
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Education
Number of Pages
99
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401773553
SKU
V9789401773553
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