Stoic Pragmatism

Name: Stoic Pragmatism
Brand: Indiana University Press
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09 May, 2012

By John Lachs (author)

John Lachs, one of American philosophy's most distinguished interpreters, turns to William James, Josiah Royce, Charles S. Peirce, John Dewey, and George S...

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ISBN-10:

0253223768

ISBN-13:

9780253223760

Publisher

Indiana University Press

Dimensions

8.90 X 5.90 X 0.60 inches

Language

English

Description

John Lachs, one of American philosophy's most distinguished interpreters, turns to William James, Josiah Royce, Charles S. Peirce, John Dewey, and George Santayana to elaborate stoic pragmatism, or a way to live life within reasonable limits. Stoic pragmatism makes sense of our moral obligations in a world driven by perfectionist human ambition and unreachable standards of achievement. Lachs proposes a corrective to pragmatist amelioration and stoic acquiescence by being satisfied with what is good enough. This personal, yet modest, philosophy offers penetrating insights into the American way of life and our human character.

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ISBN-10

:0253223768

ISBN-13

:9780253223760

Publisher

:Indiana University Press

Publication date

: 09 May, 2012

Editorial Reviews

"A direct attack on fundamentalisms of all sorts and on aggressive fanaticisms. . . . Lachs's recommendations for philosophy and for life are rooted in a deeply thought-out individualism that is not individualistic . . . a program for philosophy and a program for life."--Robert E. Innis, University of Massachusetts Lowell

"Lachs uses his interpretations and assessments of leading philosophical figures to craft and express his own original outlook."--Jessica Wahman, Dickinson College

"Stoic Pragmatism offers plenty of appeal and promise. It fulfills its pragmatic mission of aiming at amelioration and encouraging our hopes - hopes partly inspired by Lachs's promise of further statements and refinements of his views."--Philosophy in Review

". . . a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion of how pragmatism should be developed today . . . ."--Transactions C S Peirce Society

". . . I am confident thatStoic Pragmatism, like Walden, will elevate and humble readers by reminding them of their half-forgotten hopes for a nobler life."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"Few scholars have comprehended the capacities and limitations of classical American philosophy better than Lachs, who looks even further back to the Stoics as a model for understanding pragmatism. ... Recommended."--Choice

About the Author

John Lachs is Centennial Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

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