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Anti-Pragmatism: An Examination Into the Respective Rights of Intellectual Aristocracy and Social Democracy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Challenging pragmatism with a clear, historical critique.
This edition presents a rigorous examination of pragmatism and its rivals, asking what philosophy owes science and how ideas shape democracy and society.
The work surveys the evolution of thought from scholasticism to modern pragmatism, arguing that philosophy should guide science rather than simply reflect current popular trends. It frames pragmatism as a state of mind in our times and shows how earlier thinkers balanced reason, morality, and social order.
Readers will encounter a historical narrative that connects Descartes, Pascal, Kant, and Comte with contemporary debates. The author emphasizes the role of philosophy in resolving conflicts between different scientific views and in bridging disciplines, from law to psychology.
- A historical arc that explains how modern pragmatism emerged and why it matters.
- Clear arguments for why philosophy should supervise scientific inquiry and public discourse.
- Connections between major philosophers and the practical concerns of democracy and society.
- Critiques aimed at making sense of pragmatism without sacrificing intellectual rigor.
Ideal for readers of philosophy and critical thinking who want a thoughtful framework for evaluating ideas in science, politics, and culture.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a critical examination of the philosophical school of pragmatism which gained prominence in the United States in the early 20th century. The author takes a skeptical stance toward pragmatism, arguing that its basic tenets are fundamentally flawed. The author begins by providing a brief overview of pragmatism's origins in the writings of William James and others, and then goes on to examine its key principles. He argues that pragmatism is ultimately a form of subjectivism because it defines truth in terms of individual experience and practical consequences. This, the author believes, leads to a dangerous and corrosive relativism that jeopardizes the possibility of objective truth and knowledge. The author also contends that pragmatism's emphasis on the practical consequences of belief leads to a dangerous form of moral relativism. If truth is defined in terms of what is useful or expedient, then there is no objective standard by which to judge moral actions. This, the author believes, has serious implications for the health of society and the integrity of the individual. In conclusion, this book offers a searching critique of pragmatism. The author argues that pragmatism's basic tenets are fundamentally flawed and that its widespread acceptance has had negative consequences for both intellectual and moral life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332796724_0
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