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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. For more than three decades, philosopher Paul Kurtz has been a strong advocate of skepticism, not only as a philosophical position, but also as a fulfilling way of life. Contrary to the view that skepticism is merely a negative, nay saying, or debunking stance toward commonly held beliefs, skepticism as defined by Kurtz emerges reborn as skeptical inquiry-a decidedly positive philosophy ready and able to change the world. In this definitive collection, editor John R. Shook has gathered together seventeen of Paul Kurtz's most penetrating and insightful writings. Altogether these essays build an affirmative case for what can be known based on sound common sense, reason, and scientific method. And as each essay cogently and convincingly explains, so much can be known, from the natural world around us to the moral responsibilities among us. The work is organized in four topical sections. In the first, Reasons to Be Skeptical, Kurtz presents compelling reasons why the methods of inquiry used by the sciences deserve respect. In short, science provides reliable knowledge, without which humanity would never have emerged from the age of myth and widespread ignorance. In the second section, Skepticism and the Non-Natural, Kurtz shows how skeptical inquiry can be fruitfully used to critique both paranormal claims and religious worldviews. He also investigates whether science and religion can be compatible. In the third section, Skepticism in the Human World, he considers how skeptical inquiry can be applied to politics, ethics, and pursuit of the good life. Realizing the essential connections between scientific knowledge, technological power, and social progress, Kurtz has understood, as few philosophers ever have, how the methods of intelligence can be applied to all areas of human endeavor. The book concludes with Kurtz's authoritative reflections on the skeptical movement that he founded and has led. As he explains, the forces of blind faith and stubborn unreason still fight for control of the mind, so the skeptic can never rest. If there is a brighter future for humanity, a future in which every person enjoys a realistic opportunity for the pursuit of excellence, Kurtz's 'exuberant skepticism' can show us the way.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. A concise, reader-friendly overview of pragmatism, the most influential school of American philosophical thought.Pragmatism, America?s homegrown philosophy, has been a major intellectual movement for over a century. Unlike its rivals, it reaches well beyond the confines of philosophy into concerns and disciplines as diverse as religion, politics, science, and culture. In this concise, engagingly written overview, John R. Shook describes pragmatism?s origins, concepts, and continuing global relevance and appeal. With attention to the movement?s original thinkers?Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, John Dewey, and George Herbert Mead?as well as its contemporary proponents, he explains how pragmatism thinks about what is real, what can be known, and what minds are doing. And because of pragmatism?s far-reaching impact, Shook shows how its views on reality, truth, knowledge, and cognition coordinate with its approaches to agency, sociality, human nature, and personhood.…

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paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Systematic Atheology: Atheismâs Reasoning with Theology (Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. The revival of interest in American philosopher John Dewey has led to an influx of commentaries and reevaluations of his work. While past studies have focused on historical or topical aspects, Shook presents an innovative, organic approach to understanding Dewey, illustrating how his instrumentalism evolved from his idealism. He argues that much current scholarship misinterprets Dewey's early philosophical positions and makes several key points: Dewey's metaphysical empiricism is more influenced by Kant and Hegel than commonly acknowledged; his connection to Wundt is stronger than believed; the impact of Peirce and James on his theories of mind and truth is overstated; and his pragmatic theory of knowledge did not fully abandon idealism. Shook's exploration of the unity in Dewey's thought challenges a substantial body of scholarship that seeks to downplay the consistency between his early and later ideas. This study is both provocative and engaging, poised to carve out a unique place in the field. It promises to stimulate discussion and controversy, pushing Dewey traditionalists to reconsider their perspectives and reshaping our understanding of the evolution of classical American philosophy.…

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Reprint. 8vo. xx + 317pp. + 39pp. Original green boards with gilt lettered red title patch to spine, very good. History of American Thought 2. ISBN 1855069148 US$15.

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