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This collection of essays on American philosopher William James, the originator of pragmatism, is for scholars in philosophy, literary and cultural studies, social science, and religious studies International contributors in literature and philosophy consider the potential of pragmatism within an international context and explore the current and future role that pragmatism could play, not only in philosophy but also in literary and cultural studies and in medical and historical discourse in the US and Europe. Essays are organized in sections on the foundations of James's ideas, the truth of pragmatism, pragmatism and cultural politics, and current debates in politics, ethics, and the sciences. Some specific topics include George Orwell and William James, Native American literature and William James's radical empiricism, and environmental ethics. Annotation c2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
