Taking Pragmatism Seriously Enough: Toward a Deeper Understanding of the British Debate over Pragmatism, ca. 1900–1910.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Ideas, 2024, v. 85, n. 1. P. 65 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Braaksma, Ymko 3 of 3

Abstract

Classical pragmatism has often been branded as being primarily a new theory of truth. Using F.C.S. Schiller's response to an article written by F.H. Bradley, I show that, in fact, a certain theory of thought is the essential point of pragmatism according to Schiller as well as John Dewey and William James. I go on to argue that without taking this theory of thought into account we cannot properly understand the British reception of classical pragmatism in the early 1900s. I illustrate the significance of this contention by criticizing the responses to pragmatism given by Bertrand Russell and G.E. Moore. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Ideas. 2024/01, Vol. 85, Issue 1, p65
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0022-5037
  • DOI:10.1353/jhi.2024.a917116
  • Accession Number:174880166
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