John Dewey's Metaphysical Theory

2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-41564-7
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 156 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 231 g

John Dewey’s Metaphysical Theory provides an overview and technical exposition of Dewey’s mature ontological theory. In particular, “nature,” “experience,” and their relationship, are given extended treatment through a close reading of primary texts. Following Dewey’s metaphysical postulates and conclusions, the book suggests how experience may reveal the fundamental traits of nature. In addition, the book reveals how Dewey understood the ways in which all phenomena may relate within an inclusive economy of existence, what it means to have an “identity,” what constitutes “selfhood” or personality, and how metaphysics relates to the ideals of democracy and social ethics.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cherlin, Paul Benjamin

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Pragmatismus
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophie: Allgemeines, Methoden
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1: Metaphysical Orientation.- 2: Prefigurations of Dewey’s Metaphysics: 1903-1916.- 3: Generic Traits of Existence.- 4: Experience and Emergence.- 5: The Problems of Metaphysical Inquiry.- 6: Epilogue: Metaphysics and Democracy.

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Benjamin Cherlin teaches philosophy at Minneapolis College, and primarily publishes on metaphysics as it relates to American Pragmatism and the work of John Dewey. Dr. Cherlin holds degrees from the University of Minnesota (BA), Brandeis University (MA), and Southern Illinois University (PhD). He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Dewey Studies.