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Four Pragmatists
A Critical Introduction to Peirce, James, Mead and Dewey
First published in 1974, this book is a critical introduction to the work of four quintessential pragmatist philosophers: Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, George Herbert Mead and John Dewey. Alongside providing a general historical and biographical account of the pragmatist movement, the...
Published September 29th 2012 by Routledge
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In Praise of the Cognitive Emotions (Routledge Revivals)
And Other Essays in the Philosophy of Education
First published in 1991, In Praise of Cognitive Emotions comprises fourteen of Scheffler's most recent essays - all of which challenge contemporary notions of education and rationality. While defending the ideal of rationality, he insists that rationality not be identified with a mental faculty or...
Published September 30th 2010 by Routledge
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Of Human Potential (Routledge Revivals)
An Essay in the Philosophy of Education
The concept of potential plays a prominent role in the thinking of parents, educators and planners the world over. Although this concept accurately reflects central features of human nature, its current use perpetuates traditional myths of fixity, harmony and value, calculated to cause untold...
Published June 30th 2010 by Routledge
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Beyond the Letter (Routledge Revivals)
A Philosophical Inquiry into Ambiguity, Vagueness and Methaphor in Language
Ambiguity, vagueness and metaphor are pervasive features of language, deserving of systematic study in their own right. Yet they have frequently been considered mere deviations from ideal language or obstacles to be avoided in the construction of scientific systems. First published in 1979, Beyond...
Published June 30th 2010 by Routledge