Elements of Knowledge Pragmatism, Logic, and Inquiry / Arthur Franklin Stewart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stewart, Arthur Franklin.

Series:

Lamar philosophical studies ; no. 3

The Vanderbilt Library of American philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reasoning.

Pragmatism.

Logic.

Knowledge, Theory of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Rev. and expanded ed.

Place of Publication:

Nashville : Vanderbilt University Press, 1997.

Summary:

Elements of Knowledge is an introductory text designed to bring a working understanding and appreciation of the fundamental tenets and methods of the American school of philosophy known as pragmatism, as articulated by its founder C.S. Peirce, to undergraduates and general readers. It presents and explains the basic pragmatic tools that are the common thread in our acquisition and development of knowledge, whether in an academic, vocational, or professional setting, or in life at large.

Contents:

What is pragmatism, and what is its value?

Common sense and learning

Rationality and argument

Logic and creativity

Deduction and induction

Pragmatism and choice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [137]-140) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8265-1303-4

OCLC:

1273307518