Pragmatism

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An Open Question

By Hilary Putnam

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Pragmatism by Hilary Putnam explores the philosophical tradition of pragmatism and its implications for understanding truth, meaning, and knowledge. Putnam critically examines classical pragmatists like William James and John Dewey, offering insights into how pragmatism can address contemporary philosophical issues. The book blends historical analysis with Putnam's interpretations, making it a significant contribution to modern philosophy and psychological understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by philosophical debates on truth, reality, and language, as Hilary Putnam explores and challenges traditional notions through a pragmatic lens. It may appeal to those interested in the intersections of philosophy and psychology, seeking deeper insights into how these fields inform our understanding of the world.

Hilary Putnam has been at the center of contemporary debates about the nature of the mind and of its access to the world, about language and its relation to reality, and many other metaphysical and epistemological issues.

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Hilary Putnam has been at the centre of contemporary debates about the nature of the mind and its access to the world, about language and its relation to reality, and many other metaphysical and epistemological issues. In this book, he turns to pragmatism and confronts the teachings of James, Peirce, Dewey, and Wittgenstein—not solely out of an interest in theoretical questions, but above all to respond to the questions of whether it is possible to find an alternative to corrosive moral scepticism, on the one hand, and to moral authoritarianism on the other.

In Pragmatism, Putnam investigates these enduring philosophical challenges, offering a fresh perspective on complex ideas. His engagement with the pragmatists demonstrates a commitment to exploring practical consequences and lived experiences as a crucial part of philosophical discourse.

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Hilary Putnam's Pragmatism is praised for its imaginative approach and deep engagement with historical philosophical figures. The book is recognised for its contribution to overcoming analytic philosophy's lack of historical resonance, serving as a valuable supplement to Putnam's other works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631193432

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 1994

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 163g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Hilary Putnam is Pearson Professor of Mathematical Logic in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University. Putnam has written extensively on the philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of natural science, philosophy of language and the philiosophy of the mind. Among his recent major publication in philiosophy are Representation and Reality (1988), Realism with a Human Face (1990), and Renewing Philosophy (1992).

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