In The Community Reconstructs James Campbell explores the Pragmatists' contributions to American socialthought, drawing upon the writings of William James, John Dewey, George HerbertMead, James Hayden Tufts, and their various critics. He explores the Pragmaticanalysis of society's potential for ongoing intelligent inquiry and cooperativeevaluation to address social ills. Campbell also considers the nature of politicallanguage, the relative importance of the moral and political values of libertyand equality, and the vital role of commitment to the life of a democratic community.