Reconstruction in Philosophy
Reconstruction in Philosophy by John Dewey, published by Courier Corporation on June 11, 2004, is an enlarged edition comprising 129 pages. This influential work, written shortly after World War I, explores previously uncharted philosophical territory through Dewey’s system of pragmatic humanism. It emphasizes the importance of re-evaluating one’s beliefs and feelings to achieve a more ordered and intelligent happiness.
Readers will find that this book presents a thoughtful examination of the interplay between philosophy and human experience. Dewey’s insights encourage a reconsideration of the ultimate effects of personal beliefs, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the past while striving for a brighter future. With its focus on humanism and methodology, Reconstruction in Philosophy remains a significant contribution to contemporary philosophical discourse.
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The esteemed psychologist and thinker John Dewey headed for previously unexplored philosophical territory with this influential work. Written shortly after World War I, it embodies Dewey’s system of pragmatic humanism and maintains that individuals can attain “a more ordered and intelligent happiness” by reconsidering the ultimate effects of their deepest beliefs and feelings. With its promise of achieving an understanding of the past and attaining a brighter future, Reconstruction in Philosophy remains ever relevant. “A modern classic.” — Philosophy and Phenomenological Research.
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