American Philosopher

Interviews on the Meaning of Life and Truth

AvPhillip McReynolds

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

Over the course of nearly a decade, Phillip McReynolds conducted a series of interviews with prominent American philosophers including, among others, Richard Rorty, Hilary Putnam, Joseph Margolis, Richard Bernstein, Bruce Wilshire, John Lachs, Richard Shusterman, and Crispin Sartwell. The American Philosopher: Dialogues on the Meaning of Life and Truth brings these interviews together, bridginga wide variety of topics both personal and professional, and ultimately addressing what it means to be an American philosopher. With interviews that are both philosophical and biographical in nature, this book will be of interest to those who specialize in pragmatism and the history of American philosophy, academics in fields such as comparative literature, history, political science, sociology, and American studies, and to anyone with an interest in “America” as an idea

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-08-20
Mått:161 x 235 x 29 mm
Vikt:599 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:American Philosophy Series
Antal sidor:310
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781498513159

Utforska kategorier

Filosofi inom Filosofi och religion
Biografier inom Biografier
Filosofiska discipliner inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Phillip McReynolds is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He has published articles and book chapters on the philosophy of technology, philosophy and film, and other topics in a pragmatist vein. The conversations, which have been edited for inclusion in this book, were the basis for his documentary film, American Philosopher.

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Lively and penetrating, McReynolds explores both the biographical roots and socio-cultural backgrounds of American philosophy. Should be read by anyone looking for refreshing thoughts on what philosophy is good for. Wholeheartedly recommended even by a non-American philosopher for non-American philosophers, even those who aren’t pragmatists.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction: Finding Philosophy’s Place1. Cultivating the Experience of Philosophy in America: John E. Smith2. Philosophy as Self-Creation: Richard Rorty3. There are No Nobel Prizes in Philosophy (And There Shouldn’t Be): Hilary Putnam4. Philosophy as Problem Solving: John Lachs5. The Philosopher as Heretic and Cultural Explorer: Douglas Anderson6. Family Ties and Improvisation in Philosophy: Vincent Colapietro7. Anything Goes: Joseph Margolis8. Beyond Theory and Praxis: Richard Bernstein9. From Pastors to Professionals: James Campbell10. Philosophers as World Travelers: Judith Green11. Beyond Ontological Insecurity: Bruce Wilshire12. Embodying Philosophy in America: Richard Shusterman13. Practical Philosophy: Lucius Outlaw on Keeping Mind and Body Together in a Racist Society14. Philosophy as Technology for Living: Larry Hickman15. Philosophy and Social Vision: Erin McKenna on Practical Utopianism16. American Anarchist: Crispin Sartwell