| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 145 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Lamar philosophical studies ; no. 3 |
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The Vanderbilt Library of American philosophy |
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Lamar philosophical studies ; no. 3
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Vanderbilt library of American philosophy.
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| Contents |
What is pragmatism, and what is its value? -- Common sense and learning -- Rationality and argument -- Logic and creativity -- Deduction and induction -- Pragmatism and choice |
| Summary |
Elements of Knowledge is an introductory text designed to bring a working understanding and appreciation of the fundamental tenets and methods of the American school of philosophy known as pragmatism, as articulated by its founder C.S. Peirce, to undergraduates and general readers. It presents and explains the basic pragmatic tools that are the common thread in our acquisition and development of knowledge, whether in an academic, vocational, or professional setting, or in life at large |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-140) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Knowledge, Theory of.
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Logic.
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Pragmatism.
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Reasoning.
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Knowledge, Theory of.
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Logic.
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PHILOSOPHY -- General.
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Pragmatism.
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Reasoning.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0826501656 |
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9780826501653 |
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