Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking

by William James

Overview

Noted psychologist and philosopher develops his own brand of pragmatism, based on theories of C. S. Peirce. Emphasis on "radical empiricism," versus the transcendental and rationalist tradition. One of the most important books in American philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607782599
Publisher:	MobileReference
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Series:	Mobi Classics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	198 KB

About the Author

William James (January 11, 1842 - August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher and psychologist who was also trained as a physician. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, James was one of the leading thinkers of the late nineteenth century and is believed by many to be one of the most influential philosophers the United States has ever produced, while others have labeled him the "Father of American psychology".

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. The present dilemma in philosophy; 2. What pragmatism means; 3. Some metaphysical problems pragmatically considered; 4. The one and the many; 5. Pragmatism and common sense; 6. Pragmatism's conception of truth; 7. Pragmatism and humanism; 8. Pragmatism and religion; Index.