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100	1		_aJames, William, _d1842-1910
245	1	0	_aPragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aSequel: The meaning of truth.
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
505	0		_aThe present dilemma in philosophy -- What pragmatism means -- Some metaphysical problems pragmatically considered -- The one and the many -- Pragmatism and common sense -- Pragmatism's conception of truth -- Pragmatism and humanism -- Pragmatism and religion.
508			_aText file produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking" by William James is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work aims to explore the pragmatic movement in philosophy, which seeks to reconcile empirical evidence with the broader existential concerns of human life and belief systems. It addresses the dichotomy between rationalist and empiricist thought, suggesting that pragmatism can mediate these two approaches by framing philosophical issues within the context of practical consequences and human experience. The opening portion of the book includes a preface explaining the context of the lectures delivered by James, highlighting his intent to present a collective understanding of pragmatism while avoiding overly technical language. He establishes the significance of philosophy in shaping individual perspectives on existence, expressing a belief in the intrinsic human drive to find coherence between facts and ideals. As he begins to unfold the first lecture, James outlines the prevailing philosophical dilemma of his time, focusing on the tension between the tender-minded (rationalists) and tough-minded (empiricists) individuals. He contemplates the divide between those who value abstract principles and those who prioritize concrete facts, setting the stage for his exploration of pragmatism as a framework that could unify these contrasting approaches to understanding reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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653			_aPragmatism
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