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A Companion to Pragmatism (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) [Paperback]

John R. Shook (Editor), Joseph Margolis (Editor)
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A Companion to Pragmatism, comprised of 38 newly commissioned essays, provides comprehensive coverage of one of the most vibrant and exciting fields of philosophy today.

  • Unique in depth and coverage of classical figures and their philosophies as well as pragmatism as a living force in philosophy.
  • Chapters include discussions on philosophers such as John Dewey, Jürgen Habermas and Hilary Putnam.

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“With this volume Margolis, Shook, and their collaborators celebrate the return of pragmatism to center stage of professional philosophy. Its 38 essays provide rich insights into the prospects of pragmatism as a family of methods poised to address twenty-first-century problems. Their volume is truly authoritative: its list of contributors reads like an honor roll of the field.”
Larry A. Hickman, Southern Illinois University


“This is a splendid collection of articles about the major figures of the pragmatic tradition that also exhibits the vitality and diversity of this living tradition. Essential reading for anyone interested in the rich history, lively present debates, and promising future of pragmatic themes.”
Richard J. Bernstein, New School for Social Research


“Unusually for an encyclopedic account, A Companion to Pragmatism is not afraid to adopt a particular interpretive approach. The introduction draws challenging conclusions about the relative importance of Peirce, James, and Dewey, but both the major figures covered and the themes developed in the book expand far beyond this original triumvirate and demonstrate the vitality and expansiveness of pragmatist philosophy.”
Charlene Haddock Seigfried, Purdue University

"The essays, though assuming some acquaintance with the problems and history of philosophy, are clearly written and use a minimum of jargon. A brief but excellent introduction . . . and a good set of subject and name indexes complete the scholarly apparatus. Recommended."
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“With this volume Margolis, Shook, and their collaborators celebrate the return of pragmatism to center stage of professional philosophy. Its 38 essays provide rich insights into the prospects of pragmatism as a family of methods poised to address twenty-first-century problems. Their volume is truly authoritative: its list of contributors reads like an honor roll of the field.”
–Larry A. Hickman, Southern Illinois University

“This is a splendid collection of articles about the major figures of the pragmatic tradition that also exhibits the vitality and diversity of this living tradition. Essential reading for anyone interested in the rich history, lively present debates, and promising future of pragmatic themes.”
–Richard J. Bernstein, New School for Social Research

“Unusually for an encyclopedic account, A Companion to Pragmatism is not afraid to adopt a particular interpretive approach. The introduction draws challenging conclusions about the relative importance of Peirce, James, and Dewey, but both the major figures covered and the themes developed in the book expand far beyond this original triumvirate and demonstrate the vitality and expansiveness of pragmatist philosophy.”
–Charlene Haddock Seigfried, Purdue University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (March 4, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405188332
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405188333
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 1.3 x 9.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prominent, accomplished, and forward looking account of Pragmatism, June 24, 2010
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Carefully covering an enormous territory using a diverse array of high quality scholars, Shook and Margolis' Companion to Pragmatism brings together well established and respected scholars. Together, the entries cover classical and contemporary figures as well as a useful array of movements and topics. Readers, students, and scholars in philosophy--be they inclined toward "analytic" or "continental" or whatever other orientation--should feel comfortable placing high confidence in this book. It is well edited, well written, and judiciously arranged. A true companion. Librarians, especially, should stock this book.
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human immortality, interpretivist strategy, program for routine expansion, religious empiricists, epistemic hell, pluralism and deliberative democracy, religious empiricism, pragmatist feminism, pragmatic naturalist, human social conduct, classical pragmatism, interpretive nets, classical pragmatists, actual interpreters, ideal interpretation, deliberate expansion, pragmatic maxim, other pragmatists
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