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Routledge Studies in American Philosophy Ser.: Pragmatism and Objectivity : Essays Sparked by the Work of Nicholas Rescher by Sami Pihlström (2017, Hardcover)
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PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-101138655236
ISBN-139781138655232
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Number of Pages282 Pages
Publication NamePragmatism and Objectivity : Essays Sparked by the Work of Nicholas Rescher
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
SubjectMovements / Pragmatism, Epistemology, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPhilosophy
AuthorSami Pihlström
SeriesRoutledge Studies in American Philosophy Ser.
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
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LCCN2016-048944
Table Of ContentForeword Cheryl Misak: Introduction Sami Pihlström Part I: Truth and Reality Chapter 1. Pragmatic Realism, Idealism, and Pluralism: A Rescherian Balance? Sami Pihlström Chapter 2: Pragmatism and Metaphilosophy Scott F. Aikin and Robert B. Talisse Chapter 3. Prospects for an Objective Pragmatism: Frank Ramsey on Truth, Meaning, and Justification Griffin Klemick: Chapter 4: Pragmatism and Science Robert Almeder Chapter 5. Is Kant a Confused Pragmatist? Tom Rockmore Chapter 6. Toward a More Peircean Version of Pragmatic Realism Vincent Colapietro Part II: Reasoning Chapter 7. Ramsey's Theory of Belief and the Problem of Attitude Divergence Jessica Wright Chapter 8. Concrete Reasonableness and Pragmatist Ideals: Peirce and Rescher on Normative Theory Rosa Mayorga Chapter 9. Obliquely about Realism: The State of Play of a Minor Affair Joseph Margolis Part III: Value Chapter 10. Rescherean Pragmatism Joseph C. Pitt Chapter 11. Pragmatism and the Inseparability of Objectivity and Solidarity: Rescher on Rhetorical Rationality, Method and Cooperative Interaction Helmut Pape Chapter 12. Psychology of Desire and the Pragmatics of Betterment Timo Airaksinen Chapter 13. From Method to Medicine: A Pragmatist Approach to Bioethics Diana B. Heney Chapter 14. Moral Responsibility and the Cognitive Status of Ethical Ideals John R. Shook
SynopsisPragmatism and Objectivity illuminates the nature of contemporary pragmatism against the background of Rescher's work, resulting in a stronger grasp of the prospects and promises of this philosophical movement. The central insight of pragmatism is that we must start from where we find ourselves and deflate metaphysical theories of truth in favor of an account that reflects our actual practices of the concept. Pragmatism links truth and rationality to experience, success, and action. While crude versions of pragmatism state that truth is whatever works for a person or a community, Nicholas Rescher has been at the forefront of arguing for a more sophisticated pragmatist position. According to his position, we can illuminate a robust concept of truth by considering its links with inquiry, assertion, belief, and action. His brand of pragmatism is objective and organized around truth and inquiry, rather than other forms of pragmatism that are more subjective and lenient. The contingency and fallibility of knowledge and belief formation does not mean that our beliefs are simply what our community decides, or that truth and objectivity are spurious notions. Rescher offers the best chance of understanding how it is that beliefs can be the products of human inquiry yet aim at the truth nonetheless. The essays in this volume, written by established and up-and-coming scholars of pragmatism, touch on themes related to epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and ethics., Pragmatism and Objectivity illuminates the nature of contemporary pragmatism against the background of Rescher s work, resulting in a stronger grasp of the prospects and promises of this philosophical movement. The central insight of pragmatism is that we must start from where we find ourselves and deflate metaphysical theories of truth in favor of an account that reflects our actual practices of the concept. Pragmatism links truth and rationality to experience, success, and action. While crude versions of pragmatism state that truth is whatever works for a person or a community, Nicholas Rescher has been at the forefront of arguing for a more sophisticated pragmatist position. According to his position, we can illuminate a robust concept of truth by considering its links with inquiry, assertion, belief, and action. His brand of pragmatism is objective and organized around truth and inquiry, rather than other forms of pragmatism that are more subjective and lenient. The contingency and fallibility of knowledge and belief formation does not mean that our beliefs are simply what our community decides, or that truth and objectivity are spurious notions. Rescher offers the best chance of understanding how it is that beliefs can be the products of human inquiry yet aim at the truth nonetheless. The essays in this volume, written by established and up-and-coming scholars of pragmatism, touch on themes related to epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and ethics. "
LC Classification NumberB832.P7564 2017
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