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Morris R. Cohen once described pragmatism as 'a philosophy for people who cannot think'; and Bertrand Russell feared that pragmatism would lead philosophy into 'cosmic impiety.' Nothing could be further from the truth. Pragmatism was one of the most fruitful philosophical movements of the late nineteenth century, and has continued to be a significant influence on some of the major figures in philosophy F. P. Ramsey, W. V. Quine, Sidney Hook, Nelson Goodman, Hilary Putnam, and many others.Today some even speak of a remarkable renaissance of pragmatism. Very often, though, what they have in mind is not the rich heritage of the classical pragmatist tradition, but a radical selfstyled neopragmatism that has of late transmuted the reformist aspirations of classical pragmatism into a kind of revolutionary antiintellectualism a radical neopragmatism that seems to confirm Russell's worst fears.Asking what we can learn from the older pragmatist tradition, and what we can salvage from the intellectual shipwreck of the new, Susan Haack, with the assistance of Robert Lane, has put together a wideranging anthology that tells the story of the evolution of pragmatism from its origins in C. S. Peirce's hopes of making philosophy more scientific and William James's of 'unstiffening our theories,' to the radical literarypolitical neopragmatism recently popularized by Richard Rorty. Opening with a history of pragmatism from its inception to the present day, and closing with Haack's famous 'interview' with Peirce and Rorty, the book presents a broad and diverse selection of pragmatist writings classical and contemporary, reformist and revolutionary on logic, metaphysics, theory of inquiry, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, aesthetics, philosophy of education, and moral, social, and political philosophy.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pragmatism, Old And New: Selected Writings'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the evolution of pragmatism from its classical roots to contemporary interpretations, exploring its significance and influence on various philosophical discussions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Pragmatism, Old And New: Selected Writings' is Susan Haack, who compiles a diverse selection of writings on pragmatism.
- Q: What philosophical figures are discussed in this anthology? A: The anthology discusses notable figures in pragmatism, including C. S. Peirce, William James, F. P. Ramsey, W. V. Quine, and Richard Rorty, among others.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 560 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is still in decent shape.
- Q: When was 'Pragmatism, Old And New: Selected Writings' published? A: The book was published on April 30, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, the book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics, including logic, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, aesthetics, and moral, social, and political philosophy.
- Q: Does the book include writings from contemporary pragmatists? A: Yes, the book features both classical and contemporary pragmatist writings, showcasing a variety of perspectives in the field.