Preludes to Pragmatism: Toward a Reconstruction of Philosophy

Description: Preludes to Pragmatism: Toward a Reconstruction of Philosophy [Hardcover] Kitcher, Philip Product Overview Over the last two decades the distinguished philosopher Philip Kitcher has started to make a serious case for pragmatism as the source of a new life in contemporary philosophy. There are some, like Kitcher, who view today's analytic philosophy as mired in narrowly focused, technical disputes of little interest to the wider world. What is the future of philosophy, and what would it look like? While Classical Pragmatism -- the American philosophy developed by John Dewey, Charles Peirce, and William James in the 19th century -- has a mixed reputation today, Kitcher admires the way its core ideas provide a way to prioritize avenues of inquiry. As he points out, both James and Dewey shared a wish to eliminate "insignificant questions" from philosophy, and both harbored suspicion of "timeless" philosophical problems handed down generation after generation. Rather, they saw philosophy as inherently embedded in its time, grappling with pressing issues in religion, social life, art, politics, and education. Kitcher has become increasingly moved by this reformist approach to philosophy, and the published essays included here, alongside a detailed introduction setting out Kitcher's views, provide motivation for his view of the "reconstruction of philosophy." These essays try to install the pragmatic spirit into contemporary philosophy, renewing James and Dewey for our own times. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2012) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 424 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019989955X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 55 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.63 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.19 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,042,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #346 in Pragmatist Philosophy #2,158 in History of Philosophy #5,502 in Modern Western Philosophy #346 in Pragmatist Philosophy #2,158 in History of Philosophy We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

Price: 84.02 USD

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-09T06:00:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD