From classical pragmatism to new pragmatism

Author: Tu Jiliang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-18
Features: Pragmatism is one of the oldest and most influential philosophical schools to originate in the United States, representing the "American spirit." Since its birth in the 1870s, it has maintained dominance in the U.S. until the present day, except for the period from the 1930s to the 1950s when it was overshadowed by analytic philosophy. This book focuses on examining the development of several fundamental concepts within this philosophical school, analyzing the similarities and differences of basic concepts such as "reality," "experience," "knowledge," "truth," "meaning," "morality," "science," "religion," "society," and "politics" as interpreted by different pragmatists. It also traces the developmental trajectory of these concepts over more than a century. The book offers a fresh perspective, is rich in materials, and is clearly organized and easy to understand. Its content is concise yet comprehensive, making it suitable for researchers and students studying and learning.