The Meaning of Truth (Concise Edition)

The Meaning of Truth (Concise Edition)

The Meaning of Truth (Concise Edition)

The Meaning of Truth (Concise Edition)

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Overview

William James's influential collection of essays demonstrating his clear theories for a pragmatic conception of truth. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader.

A clear, accessible introduction to modern and American thought by the influentual philosopher, psychologist, educator and author William James. This is a new, compact edition of one the most important pillars of modern philosophy. James' foundational work defines the move from the heritage of European thinking with its abstractions and theoretical absolutes, to an energetic mode of philosophy based on facts and power, one more suited to the rising dominance of America through the 20th Century.

The FLAME TREE Foundations series features core publications which together have shaped the cultural landscape of the modern world, with cutting-edge research distilled into pocket guides designed to be both accessible and informative.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781804177945
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Publication date: 05/14/2024
Series: Foundations
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 713,494
Product dimensions: 5.12(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

William James (1842–1910) was a hugely influential philosopher, historian and psychologist. A key figure in the establishment of the schools of pragmatism, functional psychology and radical empiricism, he influenced all manner of thinkers. His many works include The Principles of Psychology, Essays in Radical Empiricism and The Meaning of Truth.

Tadd Ruetenik is Professor of Philosophy at St. Ambrose University. He is author of The Demons of William James: Religious Pragmatism Explores Unusual Mental States.
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