""Thomas Sergeant Perry: A Memoir"" is a biographical account of the life of Thomas Sergeant Perry, a prominent American philosopher and educator. The book is written by John T. Morse Jr., a historian and biographer who was a close friend of Perry. The memoir traces Perry's life from his early years in New York City, through his education at Harvard University, to his career as a professor of philosophy at Harvard and later at Princeton University. The book also explores Perry's contributions to the field of philosophy, including his work on pragmatism and his influential book ""The Approach to Philosophy"". In addition to chronicling Perry's professional achievements, the memoir also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to the writer Margaret Deland and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as William James and John Dewey. Overall, ""Thomas Sergeant Perry: A Memoir"" offers a comprehensive and intimate portrait of a significant figure in American philosophy and education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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