Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking

By William James
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"Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking" by William James is a philosophical work that introduces pragmatism as a practical approach to solving problems and understanding truth. James emphasizes the importance of ideas being useful and applicable to real-life situations, offering a fresh perspective on traditional philosophical concepts.

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GenrePhilosophy
Length5 hrs 39 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 1, 1907
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface
2Pragmatism
3Lecture 1 - The Present Dilemma In Philosophy
4Lecture 2 - What Pragmatism Means
5Lecture 3 - Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered
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6Lecture 4 - The One And The Many
7Lecture 5 - Pragmatism And Common Sense
8Lecture 6 - Pragmatism's Conception Of Truth
9Lecture 7 - Pragmatism And Humanism
10Lecture 8 - Pragmatism And Religion

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