The Pragmatic Vision: Themes in Philosophical Pragmatism
Nicholas Rescher
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Hardback. This book examines how pragmatism's central idea can be applied and implemented across the entire range of philosophical deliberations, ranging from theory of knowledge and the value theory to the explanation of human action and even to matters of ethics and religion. Num Pages: 164 pages, 5 charts, 3 tables. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 235 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
Since C. S. Pierce advocated a pragmatic approach to truth and knowledge, it has been one of the characteristic themes of American philosophy. This book examines how pragmatism's central ideas can be applied and implemented across the entire domain of philosophical deliberations, ranging from theory of knowledge and the value theory to providing explanations for human actions, and even to matters of ethics and religion. While there are various ways in which to weigh the merit of a philosophical idea or theory, this book makes the case that an assessment of that theory’s applicative utility is of the essence. The ... Read more
Since C. S. Pierce advocated a pragmatic approach to truth and knowledge, it has been one of the characteristic themes of American philosophy. This book examines how pragmatism's central ideas can be applied and implemented across the entire domain of philosophical deliberations, ranging from theory of knowledge and the value theory to providing explanations for human actions, and even to matters of ethics and religion. While there are various ways in which to weigh the merit of a philosophical idea or theory, this book makes the case that an assessment of that theory’s applicative utility is of the essence. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
150
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
403 g
Number of Pages
164
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9781442227057
SKU
V9781442227057
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About Nicholas Rescher
Nicholas Rescher is Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh where he has also served as Chairman of the Philosophy Department and a Director (and currently Chairman) of the Center for Philosophy of Science. To recognize his fifty years of service to the institution, the University of Pittsburgh established in 2010 the substantial Nicholas Rescher Prize for ... Read more
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