Reconstruction In Philosophy

A modern classic. Deweys lectures have lost none of their vigor...Thehistorical approach which underlay the central argument is beautifullyexemplified in his tr... » 

A modern classic. Deweys lectures have lost none of their vigor...Thehistorical approach which underlay the central argument is beautifullyexemplified in his treatments of the origin of philosophy.Philosophy andPhenomenological ResearchIt was with this book that Dewey fully launched his campaign for experimentalphilosophy.The New RepublicWritten by an eminent philosopher shortly after the shattering effects of WorldWar I this volume offers an insightful introduction to the concept ofpragmatic humanism. Dewey presents persuasive arguments against traditionalphilosophical constructs suggesting their basis in selfjustification. Heproposes instead an examination of core values in terms of their ultimateeffects on the self and others. This experimental philosophy was received withboth outrage and acclaim for daring to mingle ethics and science. Delivered in1919 as a series of lectures Deweys landmark work appears here in an enlargededition that features an informative introduction by the author written morethan 25 years after the books initial publication. «