Josiah Royce in focus / Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kegley, Jacquelyn Ann K.

Series:

American philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Royce, Josiah, 1855-1916.

Royce, Josiah.

Philosophers--United States--Biography.

Philosophers.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xv, 214 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2008]

Summary:

This new approach to Josiah Royce shows one of American philosophy's brightest minds in action for today's readers. Although Royce was one of the towering figures of American pragmatism, his thought is often considered in the wake of his more famous peers. Jacquelyn Ann K. Kegley brings fresh perspective to Royce's ideas and clarifies his individual philosophical vision. Kegley foregrounds Royce's concern with contemporary public issues and ethics, focusing in particular on how he addresses long-standing problems such as race, religion, community, the dangers of mass media, mass culture, and blatant individualistic capitalism. She offers a deep and fruitful philosophical exploration of Royce's ideas on conflict resolution, memory, self-identity, and self-development. Kegley's keen understanding and appreciation of Royce reintroduces him to a new generation of scholars and students.

Contents:

Royce as a frontier Californian and intellectual pioneer : forging self and thought in a new and developing land

The self

Royce's ethical theory

Religious insight, the spirit of community, and the reality of evil

Developing genuine individuals and communities

The thought of Josiah Royce : a treasure of riches for contemporary philosophical and public issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-205) and index.

ISBN:

9780253352408

0253352401

9780253219596

OCLC:

222665035