Dewey-Arg Philosophers

First Published in 1999. The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. Someone relatively new to philosophy might expect from the series title to have here a book about the disputes in which John Dewey engaged with other philosophers. 'Arguments' in the present context, however, refers to a general way of articulating thoughts, that is by offering some as reasons for holding others.

List of contents

I LEGACIES II SENSATION, EMOTION AND REFLEX ACTION III THE EMERGENCE OF MIND AND QUALITIES IV LANGUAGE AND SELF V TRUTH AND INQUIRY VI DEWEY AND THE REALISTS VII OBJECTIVITY, VALUE AND MOTIVATION VIII ART, INTELLIGENCE AND CONTEMPLATION IX IDEALS

About the author

J.E. Tiles

Summary

First Published in 1999. The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. Someone relatively new to philosophy might expect from the series title to have here a book about the disputes in which John Dewey engaged with other philosophers. ‘Arguments’ in the present context, however, refers to a general way of articulating thoughts, that is by offering some as reasons for holding others.

Product details

• Authors: J E Tiles, J. E. Tiles, J.E. Tiles, James E. Tiles
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2014
• EAN: 9780415510639
• ISBN: 978-0-415-51063-9
• No. of pages: 276
• Series: Arguments of the Philosophers
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