Publisher's Synopsis
Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking is a philosophical treatise written by American philosopher and psychologist William James. First published in 1907, the book explores the concept of pragmatism, which James defines as a method of approaching truth and knowledge that emphasizes practical consequences and usefulness. In the book, James argues that traditional philosophical approaches, such as rationalism and empiricism, fail to adequately address the practical concerns of everyday life. He proposes that pragmatism offers a more practical and effective approach to understanding truth and knowledge, one that emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas and beliefs.James also explores the relationship between pragmatism and other philosophical concepts, such as truth, belief, and reality. He argues that pragmatism offers a more nuanced and flexible understanding of these concepts, one that takes into account the practical implications of different ideas and beliefs.Overall, Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking is a seminal work in the field of American philosophy, and has had a lasting impact on the development of pragmatist thought in the 20th century and beyond.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.
