The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism

Informationen zum Autor Sami Pihlström is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He is a board member of the Central European Pragmatist Forum and the Nordic Pragmatism Network. Klappentext Pragmatism provides not just a theoretical perspective on science and inquiry, but ways of being in the world, of knowing the reality we inhabit. Approaching this philosophical tradition as a diverse set of philosophies that it is, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism introduces many of the ideas and debates at the centre of the field today. Focusing on issues in 12 different subject areas, this up-to-date companion covers current research in aesthetics, economics, education, ethics, history, law, metaphysics, politics, race, religion, science and technology, language, and social theory. Supported by an introduction to research methods and problems, as well as a guide to past and future directions in the field, the chapters are also enhanced by a glossary, research guide and an annotated bibliography. For anyone working in contemporary pragmatism or modern American philosophy more generally, this companion provides a practical means of navigating what can sometimes feel like a disparate field. Showing where important work continues to be done, the tensions that exist, and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism expands our understanding of the role of pragmatism in 21st century philosophy.A practical overview of the role of pragmatism in contemporary philosophy, covering the historical background to the tradition and looking ahead to new directions of research Zusammenfassung Pragmatism provides not just a theoretical perspective on science and inquiry, but ways of being in the world, of knowing the reality we inhabit. Approaching this philosophical tradition as a diverse set of philosophies that it is, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism introduces many of the ideas and debates at the centre of the field today. Focusing on issues in 12 different subject areas, this up-to-date companion covers current research in aesthetics, economics, education, ethics, history, law, metaphysics, politics, race, religion, science and technology, language, and social theory. Supported by an introduction to research methods and problems, as well as a guide to past and future directions in the field, the chapters are also enhanced by a glossary, research guide and an annotated bibliography. For anyone working in contemporary pragmatism or modern American philosophy more generally, this companion provides a practical means of navigating what can sometimes feel like a disparate field. Showing where important work continues to be done, the tensions that exist, and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism expands our understanding of the role of pragmatism in 21st century philosophy. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgementsContributorsHow to use this book Part I: Researching Pragmatism 1. Introduction, Sami Pihlström 2. Research Methods and Problems, Sami Pihlström Part II: Current Research and Issues 3. Epistemology, Logic, and Inquiry, John Capps 4. Metaphysics, Sami Pihlström 5. Science and Technology, Larry Hickman 6. Aesthetics, Armen Marsoobian7. Ethics, Michael Eldridge8. Social Theory, Erkki Kilpinen 9. Politics Shane, J. Ralston 10. Education, Barbara J. Thayer-Bacon 11. Economics, Paul B. Thompson 12. Race, Shannon Sullivan 13. Religion, Ulf Zackariasson Part III: Past and Future 14. New Directions, Sami Pihlström 15. A History of Pragmatism, James Campbell16. Chronology, Michael Eldridge Part III: Resources 17. Glossary, Michael Eldridge and Sami Pihlström 18. Research Resources, Sami Pihlström 19. Select Bibliography Index...

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A practical overview of the role of pragmatism in contemporary philosophy, covering the historical background to the tradition and looking ahead to new directions of research

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Sami Pihlström is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He is a board member of the Central European Pragmatist Forum and the Nordic Pragmatism Network.

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Pragmatism provides not just a theoretical perspective on science and inquiry, but ways of being in the world, of knowing the reality we inhabit. Approaching this philosophical tradition as a diverse set of philosophies that it is, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism introduces many of the ideas and debates at the centre of the field today. Focusing on issues in 12 different subject areas, this up-to-date companion covers current research in aesthetics, economics, education, ethics, history, law, metaphysics, politics, race, religion, science and technology, language, and social theory. Supported by an introduction to research methods and problems, as well as a guide to past and future directions in the field, the chapters are also enhanced by a glossary, research guide and an annotated bibliography. For anyone working in contemporary pragmatism or modern American philosophy more generally, this companion provides a practical means of navigating what can sometimes feel like a disparate field. Showing where important work continues to be done, the tensions that exist, and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking, The Bloomsbury Companion to Pragmatism expands our understanding of the role of pragmatism in 21st century philosophy.

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Acknowledgements Contributors How to use this book Part I: Researching Pragmatism 1. Introduction, Sami Pihlström 2. Research Methods and Problems, Sami Pihlström Part II: Current Research and Issues 3. Epistemology, Logic, and Inquiry, John Capps 4. Metaphysics, Sami Pihlström 5. Science and Technology, Larry Hickman 6. Aesthetics, Armen Marsoobian 7. Ethics, Michael Eldridge 8. Social Theory, Erkki Kilpinen 9. Politics Shane, J. Ralston 10. Education, Barbara J. Thayer-Bacon 11. Economics, Paul B. Thompson 12. Race, Shannon Sullivan 13. Religion, Ulf Zackariasson Part III: Past and Future 14. New Directions, Sami Pihlström 15. A History of Pragmatism, James Campbell 16. Chronology, Michael Eldridge Part III: Resources 17. Glossary, Michael Eldridge and Sami Pihlström 18. Research Resources, Sami Pihlström 19. Select Bibliography Index