Values and powers : : re-reading the philosophical tradition of American pragmatism / / Krzysztof Piotr Skowroński.
This book shows how much and in what sense values are related to powers and powers are related to values in American pragmatism. The proposed re-reading of American pragmatism will facilitate a novel understanding of it as a philosophical movement and, by showing its truly humanistic, democratic, an...
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Superior document: | Value inquiry book series ; v. 213 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Amsterdam ;, New York : : Rodopi,, 2009. |
Year of Publication: | 2009 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Value Inquiry Book Series
213. |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (222 pages). |
Notes: | Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Summary: | This book shows how much and in what sense values are related to powers and powers are related to values in American pragmatism. The proposed re-reading of American pragmatism will facilitate a novel understanding of it as a philosophical movement and, by showing its truly humanistic, democratic, and pro-social character, the stronger impetus for current rethinking of values is being provided. |
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Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-195) and index. |
ISBN: | 9042027460 |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Krzysztof Piotr Skowroński. |