What is Pragmatism?

By James Bissett Pratt

Book Overview

""What Is Pragmatism?"" is a book written by James Bissett Pratt that explores the philosophical concept of pragmatism. The book delves into the history and development of pragmatism as a philosophical movement, tracing its roots back to the work of Charles Sanders Peirce and William James. Pratt explains the key tenets of pragmatism, including the idea that truth is determined by its practical consequences and that beliefs should be tested through experimentation and experience. The book also explores the relationship between pragmatism and other philosophical schools of thought, such as idealism and realism. Overall, ""What Is Pragmatism?"" provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this important philosophical concept.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162977655
• ISBN13: 9781162977652
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"