Pragmatism: An Introduction by Michael Bacon (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Pragmatism by Michael Bacon * This is a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the key figures and ideas which have defined the influential American philosophical tradition of Pragmatism. * Ranges from classical pragmatists such as Dewey, Peirce and James, through to the more recent contributions of Rorty, Bernstein and Brandom. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pragmatism: An Introduction provides an account of the arguments of the central figures of the most important philosophical tradition in the American history of ideas, pragmatism. This wide-ranging and accessible study explores the work of the classical pragmatists Charles Sanders Peirce, William James and John Dewey, as well as more recent philosophers including Richard Rorty, Richard J. Bernstein, Cheryl Misak, and Robert B. Brandom. Michael Bacon examines how pragmatists argue for the importance of connecting philosophy to practice. In so doing, they set themselves in opposition to many of the presumptions that have dominated philosophy since Descartes. The book demonstrates how pragmatists reject the Cartesian spectator theory of knowledge, in which the mind is viewed as seeking accurately to represent items in the world, and replace it with an understanding of truth and knowledge in terms of the roles they play within our social practices. The book explores the diverse range of positions that have engendered marked and sometimes acrimonious disputes amongst pragmatists. Bacon identifies the themes underlying these differences, revealing a greater commonality than many commentators have recognized. The result is an illuminating narrative of a rich philosophical movement that will be of interest to students in philosophy, political theory, and the history of ideas. Author Biography Michael Bacon is a lecturer in political theory at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is the author of Richard Rorty: Pragmatism and Political Liberalism. Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1. The Birth of Pragmatism: Charles Sanders Peirce and William James 2. John Dewey on Philosophy and Democracy 3. Pragmatism and Analytic Philosophy: Quine, Sellars, and Davidson 4. Neo pragmatism: Richard Rorty and Hilary Putnam 5. Between Europe and America: Jurgen Habermas and Richard J. Bernstein 6. The Return of Peirce: Susan Haack and Cheryl Misak 7. Rationalist pragmatism and pragmatic naturalism: Robert B. Brandom and Huw Price Works Cited Review "For once, the endorsements on the cover of a book are not exaggerated. As an excellent introduction to an important strand in philosophy, this book deserves to be available in every library that caters to students of phiosophy and perhaps even those that cater to interested laypeople."Ethical Perspectives "Most certainly a helpful introductory text for newcomers that ought to be required reading for the rest of us in the midst of our own heated debates."Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "A concise, reliable and lucid overview."Political Studies Review "This book offers an engaging and engrossing introduction to and overview of a rich philosophical tradition. Particularly valuable is its survey of a variety of recent and contemporary developments by thinkers who build on and carry forward that tradition."Robert B. Brandom, University of Pittsburgh "Brings together classical and contemporary pragmatists in a very clear, succinct, and rigorous way."Cheryl Misak, University of Toronto "Bacon has made an impressive contribution with this book. It is a lucid and fair-minded map of thepragmatist tradition, and an excellent introduction to the topic."Matthew Festenstein, University of York Review Text "For once, the endorsements on the cover of a book are not exaggerated. As an excellent introduction to an important strand in philosophy, this book deserves to be available in every library that caters to students of phiosophy and perhaps even those that cater to interested laypeople." Ethical Perspectives "Most certainly a helpful introductory text for newcomers that ought to be required reading for the rest of us in the midst of our own heated debates." Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "A concise, reliable and lucid overview." Political Studies Review "This book offers an engaging and engrossing introduction to and overview of a rich philosophical tradition. Particularly valuable is its survey of a variety of recent and contemporary developments by thinkers who build on and carry forward that tradition." Robert B. Brandom, University of Pittsburgh "Brings together classical and contemporary pragmatists in a very clear, succinct, and rigorous way." Cheryl Misak, University of Toronto "Bacon has made an impressive contribution with this book. It is a lucid and fair-minded map of the pragmatist tradition, and an excellent introduction to the topic." Matthew Festenstein, University of York Â Review Quote "For once, the endorsements on the cover of a book are not exaggerated. As an excellent introduction to an important strand in philosophy, this book deserves to be available in every library that caters to students of phiosophy and perhaps even those that cater to interested laypeople." Ethical Perspectives "Most certainly a helpful introductory text for newcomers that ought to be required reading for the rest of us in the midst of our own heated debates." Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "A concise, reliable and lucid overview." Political Studies Review "This book offers an engaging and engrossing introduction to and overview of a rich philosophical tradition. Particularly valuable is its survey of a variety of recent and contemporary developments by thinkers who build on and carry forward that tradition." Robert B. Brandom, University of Pittsburgh "Brings together classical and contemporary pragmatists in a very clear, succinct, and rigorous way." Cheryl Misak, University of Toronto "Bacon has made an impressive contribution with this book. It is a lucid and fair-minded map of the pragmatist tradition, and an excellent introduction to the topic." Matthew Festenstein, University of York Details ISBN0745646646 Pages 224 Year 2012 ISBN-10 0745646646 ISBN-13 9780745646640 Format Hardcover Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 144.3 Short Title PRAGMATISM Language English Media Book Publication Date 2012-04-04 Edition 1st Subtitle An Introduction UK Release Date 2012-04-04 AU Release Date 2012-04-04 NZ Release Date 2012-04-04 Author Michael Bacon Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9780745646657 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136301322;

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