Classical American Philosophy

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Praise for Classical American Philosophy "At last, a collection of usable, weil chosen selections is once more available for classroom use." Charlene Haddock Siegfried, Purdué University "The excellent short essays which begin each section of this book provide a superb brief introduction for the undergraduate working in American intellectual history." Clifford Clark, Carleton College "As good an anthology in this area as one can compose, with excellent introductory sections." Róbert C. O'Brien, Fordham University This book presents the essential writings of the major figures of classical American philosophy. Drawing on the most authoritative texts, John Stuhr brings together substantial selections from the works of Charles S. Peirce, William James, Josiah Royce, George Santayana, John Dewey, and George Herbert Mead, capturing the essential thoughts, concerns, and spirit of these philosophers. Extensive introductory essays, written especially for this volume by leading scholars of... Tovább

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Praise for Classical American Philosophy "At last, a collection of usable, weil chosen selections is once more available for classroom use." Charlene Haddock Siegfried, Purdué University "The excellent short essays which begin each section of this book provide a superb brief introduction for the undergraduate working in American intellectual history." Clifford Clark, Carleton College "As good an anthology in this area as one can compose, with excellent introductory sections." Róbert C. O'Brien, Fordham University This book presents the essential writings of the major figures of classical American philosophy. Drawing on the most authoritative texts, John Stuhr brings together substantial selections from the works of Charles S. Peirce, William James, Josiah Royce, George Santayana, John Dewey, and George Herbert Mead, capturing the essential thoughts, concerns, and spirit of these philosophers. Extensive introductory essays, written especially for this volume by leading scholars of the subject, provide not only the biographical and cultural contexts necessary to a full appreciation of each thinker, but alsó originál critical and interpretive philosophical observations. Suggestions for further reading are included as an additional aid to the student. Classical American Philosophy marks an important contribution to our critical understanding of a distinctively American intellectual tradition and a significant step toward making its insights and principles available for application to contemporary global issues and problems. About the Editor John J. Stuhr, Director of the Center for the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon, is the author of essays, articles, and reviews on morál, social, and political issues, the social sciences, and contemporary European thought. Vissza