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Reconstruction in Philosophy (04 Edition)

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"A modern classic. Dewey's lectures have lost none of their vigor...The historical approach, which underlay the central argument, is beautifully exemplified in his treatments of the origin of philosophy."--Philosophy and Phenomenological Research

"It was with this book that Dewey fully launched his campaign for experimental philosophy."--The New Republic

Written by an eminent philosopher shortly after the shattering effects of World War I, this volume offers an insightful introduction to the concept of pragmatic humanism. Dewey presents persuasive arguments against traditional philosophical constructs, suggesting their basis in self-justification. He proposes, instead, an examination of core values in terms of their ultimate effects on the self and others. This experimental philosophy was received with both outrage and acclaim for daring to mingle ethics and science. Delivered in 1919 as a series of lectures, Dewey's landmark work appears here in an enlarged edition that features an informative introduction by the author, written more than 25 years after the book's initial publication.

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Written shortly after the shattering effects of World War I, this volume offers an insightful introduction to the concept of pragmatic humanism. Dewey presents persuasive arguments against traditional philosophical constructs, suggesting their basis in self-justification. He proposes, instead, an examination of core values in terms of their ultimate effects on the self and others.

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9780486434384
Author:
Dewey, John
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, NY
Subject:
General
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Methodology
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Philosophy : General
Edition Number:
Enl. ed.
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Trade Paper
Series Volume:
58.0
Publication Date:
20040611
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
160
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8.5 x 5.38 in 0.55 lb

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