Publisher's Synopsis
Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking is a philosophical treatise by the American philosopher and psychologist William James. Originally published in 1907, the book is considered one of the foundational texts of the pragmatist movement, which emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas and the importance of experience in shaping our understanding of the world.In the book, James argues that traditional philosophical debates about truth, knowledge, and reality are often abstract and disconnected from everyday life. He proposes a new approach to philosophy that focuses on the practical value of ideas and their ability to solve real-world problems. According to James, truth is not an absolute or fixed concept, but rather a process of inquiry and experimentation that leads to useful outcomes.James also explores the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world, arguing that words and concepts are not fixed and unchanging, but are instead constantly evolving and adapting to new situations. He emphasizes the importance of experience in shaping our beliefs and values, and argues that our ideas should be judged based on their ability to improve our lives and solve practical problems.Overall, Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to shape philosophical debates to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, the pragmatist movement, or the nature of truth and knowledge.1931. This book contains some popular lectures on philosophy in which Mr. James has sought to unify the picture as it presents itself to his eyes, dealing in broad strokes and avoiding minute controversy. Contents: present dilemma in philosophy; what pragmatism means; some metaphysical problems pragmatically considered; the one and the many; pragmatism and common sense; pragmatism's conception of truth; pragmatism and humanism; pragmatism and religion.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.
