Publisher's Synopsis
Experience and Nature is a philosophical book written by John Dewey, an American philosopher and educator. The book was first published in 1925 and is considered one of Dewey's most important works. In this book, Dewey explores the relationship between experience and nature, arguing that they are not separate entities but rather interconnected and interdependent. Dewey begins by examining the concept of experience and its role in shaping our understanding of the world. He argues that experience is not just a passive reflection of reality but an active process of inquiry and interpretation. He then turns to the concept of nature, which he defines as the totality of all things that exist. Dewey argues that nature is not a fixed and unchanging entity but rather a dynamic and evolving process that is shaped by human experience. Throughout the book, Dewey draws on a wide range of philosophical and scientific disciplines to support his arguments. He discusses the work of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, Henri Bergson, and William James, as well as the latest scientific discoveries in fields such as physics and biology. Experience and Nature is a complex and challenging work that has had a significant impact on the development of American philosophy. It is considered a classic of pragmatist philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by philosophers and scholars today.1925. Mr. Dewey believes that the method of empirical naturalism presented in this volume provides the way, and the only way by which one can freely accept the standpoint and conclusions of modern science. Contents: experience and philosophic method; existence as precarious and as stable; nature, ends and histories; nature, means and knowledge; nature, communication and as meaning; nature, mind, and the subject; nature, life and body-mind; existence, ideas and consciousness; experience, nature and art; existence value and criticism.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.
