
PREFACE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
In this clear‑spoken guide, the author invites listeners into the world of pragmatism by mapping its history, principles, and the debates that have surrounded it since the nineteenth century. Drawing on a scholarly background tempered with youthful curiosity, he frames the philosophy not as a radical rebellion but as a thoughtful correction of overly abstract logic, making the subject approachable for anyone with a modest grounding in traditional thought.
The narration walks through the major voices—James, Dewey, and their critics—explaining why pragmatism emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas rather than abstract certainty. Along the way, common misconceptions are dismantled, revealing how the movement seeks to link meaning with experience without abandoning rigorous analysis. Listeners come away with a concise, up‑to‑date snapshot of a philosophy that aims to keep thinking alive and useful in everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (96K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Garrett Alley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1888–1962
Best known as a British writer and longtime literary editor, he moved between criticism, biography, philosophy, and fiction with unusual ease. His career joined serious ideas with a strong feel for storytelling, from early work on pragmatism to later historical and imaginative books.
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