William James and the Quest for an Ethical Republic
| Author | : Trygve Throntveit |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 239 |
| Release | : 2014-12-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137068620 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137068620 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis William James and the Quest for an Ethical Republic by : Trygve Throntveit
Download or read book William James and the Quest for an Ethical Republic written by Trygve Throntveit and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-17 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pragmatist philosopher William James has long been deemed a dubious guide to ethical reasoning. This book overturns such thinking, demonstrating the coherence of James's efforts to develop a flexible but rigorous framework for individuals and societies seeking freedom, meaning, and justice in a world of interdependence, uncertainty, and change.
