PHIL 333: American Philosophy: Pragmatism

PHIL 333-001: American Philosophy Pragmatism
(Spring 2018)

01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW

Section Information for Spring 2018

  • Fulfills the requirement for a course in the analytic tradition for the Philosophy major.

Pragmatism is often thought of as the distinctively American contribution to philosophy. This course explores what pragmatism is, both as a tradition and as a philosophical approach or stance. The primary focus of the course is on close reading and discussion of works by Charles S. Peirce, William James, John Dewey, and George Herbert Mead. Later in the semester, the focus shifts to consider some more recent work that might be viewed broadly as the legacy of pragmatism (such as C. I. Lewis, Hilary Putnam, and Richard Rorty). Themes discussed include democracy, sociality, truth, and the nature of inquiry. 

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Examines the philosophical movement of American Pragmatism, with emphasis on its origin in the late nineteenth century. Figures covered include Peirce, James, Dewey, and Mead. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of philosophy, or permission of the instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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