On Peirce (Wadsworth Notes) [Paperback]

Cornelis de Waal (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534583768 | ISBN-13: 978-0534583767 | Publication Date: December 22, 2000 | Edition: 1

This brief text assists students in understanding Peirce's philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the Wadsworth Notes Series, (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON PEIRCE is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher, better enabling students to engage in reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.

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De Waal has given us a very readable book that will surprise even longtime Peirce scholars. Perfect for the classroom. -- Peirce Project Newsletter, Spring 2001

De Waal ofrece su valiosa experiencia concentrada en este libro, de una manera ágil, profunda, concisa, y atractiva. -- Anuario Filosofico, Fall 2001

About the Author

Cornelis de Waal teaches philosophy at Indiana University -- Purdue University Indianapolis, where he also directs a graduate program in American philosophy. His main scholarly activity is the reorganization of the manuscripts of Charles S. Peirce for the monumental WRITINGS OF CHARLES S. PEIRCE: A CHRONOLOGICAL EDITION, of which he is one of the editors. Other books by Cornelis de Waal include ON MEAD and his critically acclaimed ON PEIRCE. Both appeared with Wadsworth.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (December 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534583768
• ISBN-13: 978-0534583767
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #963,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Introduction to a Great Mind, June 30, 2001

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Robert Talisse (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On Peirce (Wadsworth Notes) (Paperback)

Cornelis de Waal's ON PEIRCE provides a solid and reliable survey of the principal doctrines and concerns of the great American philosopher, Charles Sanders Peirce. As de Waal puts it, the text constitutes a trustworthy "travel companion" to Peirce, and so does not get mired in the difficult interpretive issues concerning how Peirce's "system" hangs together. Highly recommended for both philosophical novices and philosophers unacquainted with Peirce's thought.

4.0 out of 5 stars On Peirce, February 4, 2009

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This review is from: On Peirce (Wadsworth Notes) (Paperback)

A concise introduction to a very difficult but original philosopher. The suggested reading list for each chapter from Pierce's voluminous writings was particularly useful.