Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) is generally regarded as the
founder of pragmatism, and one of the greatest ever American
philosophers. Peirce is also widely known for his work on truth,
his foundational work in mathematical logic, and an influential
theory of signs, or semiotics. Albert Atkin introduces the full
spectrum of Peirce's thought for those coming to his work for the
first time. The book begins with an overview of Peirce's life and
work, considering his early and long-standing interest in logic and
science, and highlighting important views on the structure of
philosophical thought. Atkin then explains Peirce's accounts of
pragmatism and truth examining important later developments to
these theories. He then introduces Peirce's full accounts of
semiotics, examines his foundational work on formal and graphical
logic, and introduces Peirce's account of metaphysics, the least
understood aspect of his philosophy. The final chapter considers
Peirce's legacy and influence on the thought of philosophers such
as John Dewey and Richard Rorty, as well as highlighting areas
where Peirce's ideas could still provide important insights for
contemporary philosophers. Including chapter summaries, suggestions
for further reading and a glossary, this invaluable introduction
and guide to Peirce's philosophy is essential reading for those new
to his work.
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