American Philosophy: The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

American Philosophy: The Basics introduces the history of American thought from early Calvinists to the New England Transcendentalists and from contract theory to contemporary African American philosophy. The key question it asks is: what it is that makes American Philosophy unique? This lively and compelling book moves through key periods in the development of American thought from the founding fathers to the transcendentalists and pragmatists to contemporary social commentators. Readers are introduced to:

Some of the most important thinkers in American history including Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Paine, Charles Sanders Pierce, Thomas Kuhn, Cornel West and many more

Developments in five key areas of thought: epistemology, metaphysics, religion and ethics, social philosophy, and political philosophy

The contributions of American women, African-Americans and Native Americans.

Featuring suggestions for further reading and assuming no prior knowledge of philosophy, this is an ideal first introduction for anyone studying or interested in the history of American thought.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Genesis of Euro-American Philosophy 3. The Enlightenment Revolutionaries 4. Beyond the Enlightenment Revolutionaries 5. New England Transcendentalism and the Continuing Spirit of Reform 6. The Pragmatists 7. Part I Recent Developments in American Philosophy 8. Part II Recent Developments in American Philosophy Glossary

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Basics
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	Nancy Stanlick
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-68970-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > History > American history > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Promotions Books > Promotion > Routledge Philosophy
LSN:	0-415-68970-8
Barcode:	9780415689700

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