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Pragmatism and Social Theory (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
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Rising concerns among scholars about the intellectual and cultural
foundations of democracy have led to a revival of interest in the
American philosophical tradition of pragmatism. In this book, Hans
Joas shows how pragmatism can link divergent intellectual efforts
to understand the social contexts of human knowledge, individual
freedom, and democratic culture.
Along with pragmatism's impact on American sociology and social
research from 1895 to the 1940s, Joas traces its reception by
French and German traditions during this century. He explores the
influences of pragmatism--often misunderstood--on Emile Durkheim's
sociology of knowledge, and on German thought, with particularly
enlightening references to its appropriation by Nazism and its
rejection by neo-Marxism. He also explores new currents of social
theory in the work of Habermas, Castoriadis, Giddens, and
Alexander, fashioning a bridge between Continental thought,
American philosophy, and contemporary sociology; he shows how the
misapprehension and neglect of pragmatism has led to systematic
deficiencies in contemporary social theory.
From this skillful historical and theoretical analysis, Joas
creates a powerful case for the enduring legacy of Peirce, James,
Dewey, and Mead for social theorists today.
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Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 1993 |
First published: |
March 1993 |
Authors: |
Hans Joas
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Dimensions: |
229 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
280 |
Edition: |
2nd ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-40042-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
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LSN: |
0-226-40042-5 |
Barcode: |
9780226400426 |
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