Menand, Louis
Pragmatism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780679775447
- author:
- Menand, Louis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 560
- Genre:
- Western philosophy, from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Pragmatism: A Reader is an invaluable collection of texts that explores the roots of American culture. Spanning over 560 pages, this paperback edition brings together key works by prominent thinkers such as William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce.
The selection includes writings from a range of influential figures, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, Cornell West, Richard Rorty, Hilary Putnam, Richard Posner, and Richard Poirier. These remarkable texts are notable for their wit, vigor, and mind-clearing ideas, reflecting the significant impact pragmatism has had on American intellectual and cultural life.
From judges to educators, politicians to poets, and social prophets, the influence of pragmatism can be seen in many areas of American thought. This collection provides a unique opportunity for readers to engage with these key texts and explore the enduring relevance of pragmatism in contemporary society.
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