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Author Hamner, M. Gail, 1963-

Title American pragmatism : a religious genealogy / M. Gail Hamner
Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 233 pages)
Series The American Academy of Religion reflection and theory in the study of religion series
Reflection and theory in the study of religion.
Contents Hermann von Helmholtz -- Wilhelm Wundt -- William Hamilton -- Alexander Bain -- Charles Sanders Peirce -- William James
Summary The development of pragmatism is the most important achievement in the history of American philosophy. Hanmer provides an overview of the movement and its unique character which derives, she argues, from the often understated affirmation of America as a religious country populated by God-fearing citizens
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-222) and index
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Subject Pragmatism.
pragmatism.
PHILOSOPHY -- Movements -- Pragmatism.
Pragmatism
Religion
Pragmatisme.
Puritanisme.
SUBJECT United States -- Religion. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140498
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780198035411
0198035411
0195155475
9780195155471