{"product_id":"9798216481560","title":"Proof of Pragmatism Charles S. Peirce on Science, Reality, and Community","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAmerican Philosophy Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eProof of Pragmatism\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCharles S. Peirce on Science, Reality, and Community\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn J. Stuhr | John J. Kaag\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Movements \/ Pragmatism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePragmatism is true and not only useful.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing critically on the writings of Charles Peirce, this book presents a proof of pragmatism and explores its implications for using scientific method, understanding the nature of reality, and recognizing and deepening the centrality of community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peirce's development of a successful proof of pragmatism had three stages, each improving on the earlier: a proof based in the psychology of belief; a proof based in a phenomenology of perception; and a proof based in semiotics. In reconstructing and refashioning Peirce's philosophy and its theoretical and practical consequences, John J. Stuhr demonstrates how Peirce makes it possible for pragmatists to reject fully the mission, methods, and conclusions of modern European philosophy and, in so doing, to articulate a revolutionary new philosophy rooted in experimental, fallible, and public thought. For this pragmatism, community is not simply a prerequisite of communication; it is an end and, as an ideal, it is an instrument for transformation, a way to change the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In establishing a proof of the truth of pragmatism, Stuhr clarifies the logical, ontological, and normative commitments of pragmatism, making clear their impact for inquiry and problem solving, reasoning and an understanding of reality, and ethical commitments and social ideals.  The book provides a thorough and clear account of the development of pragmatism and a lively and original extension and application of pragmatic theory to practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn J. Stuhr\u003c\/b\u003e is Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and American Studies at Emory University, USA, and founding Director of the American Philosophies Forum.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216481560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965858087052,"sku":"9798216481560","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_6a9aed94-5a52-4213-8768-cb5d862a2aff.jpg?v=1786071507","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216481560","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}