Pragmatism - Hardcover

Pragmatism is a philosophical book written by D.L. Murray that explores the pragmatic approach to knowledge and truth. The book delves into the history of pragmatism, tracing its origins from the works of Charles Sanders Peirce and William James. It also examines the various schools of thought within pragmatism, including classical pragmatism, neo-pragmatism, and feminist pragmatism.Murray argues that pragmatism offers a unique perspective on truth and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of practical experience and experimentation in determining what is true. He also discusses the role of language and communication in shaping our understanding of reality, and how pragmatic inquiry can help us navigate complex ethical and political issues.Throughout the book, Murray draws on a wide range of examples and case studies to illustrate the practical applications of pragmatism, from scientific research to social justice movements. He also engages with criticisms of pragmatism, addressing common objections and offering a nuanced defense of the pragmatic approach.Overall, Pragmatism offers a comprehensive introduction to this important philosophical tradition, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the ways in which pragmatism can inform our thinking and decision-making in a variety of contexts.To begin with, we must radically disabuse our minds of the idea that thinking starts from certainty. Even the self-evident and self-confident 'intuitions' that impress the uncritical so much with their claim to infallibility are really the results of antecedent doubts and ponderings, and would never be enunciated unless there were thought to be a dispute about them. In real life thought starts from perplexities, from situations in which, as Professor Dewey says, beliefs have to be 'reconstructed, ' and it aims at setting doubts at rest. It is psychologically impossible for a rational mind to assert what it knows to be true, and supposes everyone else to admit the truth of.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