British Empiricism and American Pragmatism : New Directions and Neglected Arguments / Robert J. Roth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roth, Robert J., Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Fordham University Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This volume contributes to the remarkable resurgence in interest for American pragmatism and its proponents, William James, C.S. Peirce, and John Dewey, by focusing on the influence of British empiricism, especially the philosophies of Locker and Hume, and the sharp differences between the two traditions. It is Roth’s contention that American pragmatism, sometimes called America’s first “indigenous” philosophy, something significant to say philosophically, not only America, but for the world. Heretofore, the lines of development and divergence between British empiricism and American pragmatism have not been sufficiently developed.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Preface

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

1. Experience

2. Cause and Effect, and Necessary Connection

3. Personal Identity

4. Moral, Social, and Political Theories: The Empiricists

5. Moral, Social, and Political Theories: The Pragmatists

6. New Directions and Neglected Challenges

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 02. Mrz 2022)

ISBN:

0-8232-9520-6