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James Hayden Tufts
1862–1942
A leading American philosopher of the early 20th century, he helped shape the University of Chicago’s philosophy department and wrote influential work on ethics and social thought. His collaboration with John Dewey made him an important voice in the development of pragmatism.
3 Audiobooks
Ethics
by John Dewey, James Hayden Tufts
Creative Intelligence: Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude
by John Dewey, Boyd Henry Bode, Harold Chapman Brown, Horace Meyer Kallen, George H. Mead, Addison Webster Moore, Henry Waldgrave Stuart, James Hayden Tufts
The Ethics of Coöperation
by James Hayden Tufts
About the author
Born in 1862, James Hayden Tufts was an American philosopher whose career was closely tied to the University of Chicago. He joined the faculty in 1892, not long after the university was founded, and remained a central figure there for decades.
Tufts is especially remembered for his work in ethics, education, and social philosophy. He collaborated with John Dewey on well-known philosophical writing, and his work reflected a strong interest in how moral ideas connect to everyday life, democratic society, and public responsibility.
At Chicago, he served as chair of the philosophy department for many years and was active in the university and civic life beyond the classroom. He died in 1942, leaving behind a reputation as a thoughtful teacher, scholar, and public-minded philosopher.