| Description |
1 online resource (xliv, 429 pages). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
SUNY series in American philosophy and cultural thought
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SUNY series in American philosophy and cultural thought.
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| Summary |
"The Metaphysical Club, a gathering of intellectuals in the 1870s associated with Harvard, is widely recognized as the crucible where pragmatism, America's distinctively original philosophy, was refined and proclaimed. Louis Menand's bestseller about the group was a dramatic publishing success. However, only three actual members - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Charles S. Peirce, and William James - appear in this book, alongside other thinkers such as John Dewey who were never in the Club. The Real Metaphysical Club tells the full story of how this influential group shifted the course of philosophy in America. In addition to pioneering pragmatism, the group explored radical empiricism and idealism, and formulated personalism and process philosophy, equally important developments. This volume contains thirty-seven important writings dating from 1870 to 1885 by the real members of the Metaphysical Club. The first section centers on pragmatism and science; the second part collects writings of the lawyers; and the third part covers idealist and personalist philosophers. Many of these writings have never been reprinted before, and nothing like this impressive collection has ever been attempted. A general introduction provides a narrative history, and the editors' three introductions to the volume's sections vividly bring to life the intense meetings, sustained debates, and pioneering thought from the Metaphysical Club"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Introduction : a narrative history of the Metaphysical Club / John R. Shook -- Science and pragmatism : an introduction / Frank X. Ryan -- Chauncey Wright (1830-1875) -- Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) -- William James (1842-1910) -- G. Stanley Hall (1846-1924) -- Law and pragmatism : an introduction / Brian Butler -- Nicholas St. John Green (1830-1876) -- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) -- Joseph Bangs Warner (1848-1923) -- Varieties of idealism : an introduction / James A. Good -- John Fiske (1842-1901) -- James Elliot Cabot (1821-1903) -- Thomas Davidson (1840-1900) -- Borden Parker Bowne (1847-1910) -- Francis Ellingwood Abbot (1836-1903) -- George Holmes Howison (1834-1916). |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Philosophy, American -- 19th century.
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Philosophy, American. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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1800-1899 |
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Ryan, Frank X., editor.
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Butler, Brian E. (Professor), editor.
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Good, James A. (James Allan), editor.
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Shook, John R., writer of introduction.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Real Metaphysical Club. Albany : State University of New York Press, [2019] 9781438473253 (DLC) 2018017083 (OCoLC)1050455540 |
| ISBN |
9781438473260 (electronic book) |
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1438473265 (electronic book) |
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9781438473253 |
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1438473257 |
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