Reconstruction in Philosophy

Name/Title

Reconstruction in Philosophy

Description

Philosophy should be redirected away from the search for timeless, absolute metaphysical truths and toward an experimental, historically self-aware discipline grounded in the practical problems of modern life.

Context

John Dewey's mature statement of pragmatism, arguing that philosophy should be "reconstructed".

Category

Philosophy

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Book

Book Details

Author

John Dewey

Publisher

Quinn & Boden

Place Published

City

Rahwaym

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1920

Notes

Pages: 224

Create Date

October 7, 2022

Update Date

July 23, 2026