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First published in 1907, "Pragmatism", a philosophical work by American philosopher William James, is an exploration of what is known as the pragmatic method, designed as a way to reconcile the claims of science with those of religion and morality.
Pragmatism as a philosophy considers different philosophies most useful in terms of how they are implemented. Ultimately, James argues that any idea, be it philosophical, political, social, or otherwise, is valid only in terms of its experiential and practical consequences. The primary themes of Pragmatism are of truth, meaning, and reality, and the value they have when implemented. James explores the consequences of these differing philosophies when implemented, whether they can help people make better sense of the world and resolve the problems faced as both individuals and a larger society.
"Pragmatism" is considered one of the most influential works of pragmatist philosophy.Two years later, a follow-up work, "The Meaning of Truth: A Sequel to Pragmatism" appeared. It is still widely read and analysed today by students of philosophy.
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GenrePhilosophy, Spirituality and Religion, Education and Learning
Length5 hrs 40 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 1, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
2Lecture 1. The Present Dilemma in Philosophy
3Lecture 2. What Pragmatism Means
4Lecture 3. Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered
5Lecture 4. The One and the Many
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6Lecture 5. Pragmatism and Common Sense
7Lecture 6. Pragmatism's Conception of Truth
8Lecture 7. Pragmatism and Humanism
9Lecture 8. Pragmatism and Religion