Pragmatism in Philosophical Inquiry: Theoretical Considerations and Case Studies
Nicholas Rescher
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Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy. Num Pages: 144 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFA; CFGA; HPCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 238.
This book showcases the history and theory of pragmatism and its alignment to the sensibilities of contemporary analytic philosophy. It does this not only by describing its mode of operation and explaining its legitimating rationale, but also by substantiating its claims by a series of instructive case studies. The unifying insight of this approach is that the natural criterion of merit within any goal-oriented enterprise-be its orientation practical or cognitive-pivots on its contribution to the effective and efficient realization of the aims at issue. The aim of this volume is to describe and illustrate this broadened conception of ... Read more
This book showcases the history and theory of pragmatism and its alignment to the sensibilities of contemporary analytic philosophy. It does this not only by describing its mode of operation and explaining its legitimating rationale, but also by substantiating its claims by a series of instructive case studies. The unifying insight of this approach is that the natural criterion of merit within any goal-oriented enterprise-be its orientation practical or cognitive-pivots on its contribution to the effective and efficient realization of the aims at issue. The aim of this volume is to describe and illustrate this broadened conception of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
Number of Pages
135
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319309026
SKU
V9783319309026
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