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The Semiotic Self

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I found Wiley's book during my doctoral research on Mead, some years ago. It is, beyond any doubt, a sound philosophical work by one of America's leading thinkers in this field. His knowledge of the history of philosophy is impressive, his analytical creativity is awesome, and his intellectual rigour is also noteworthy. So, if you are interested in the theories of the self and American philosophical pragmatism this book is certainly worth buying.

Essential Reading for a variety of disciplines. Even if we might not agree with certain things that he is writing, this is essential for both the sociologically minded, and serves as an excellent counterpoint for Giddens recent work, or even that of Bourdieu. This work provides a counterfoil for many of the determinisms (and forms of fundamentalism)which dominate current thinking. Sociologists, philosophers and people interested in social theory will find this a highly stimulating and provocative read. It will appeal to both fans of Damasio and people who are interested in Peirce while not necessarily counting themselves as specialists. This is written in a highly accessible and logical style, which is refreshing bearing in mind how obtuse some of the secondary philosophical writing can be.