Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425463359)

Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered is a book written by American philosopher and psychologist William James. The book was first published in 1901 and is considered to be one of James' most important works. In this book, James explores a number of metaphysical problems such as the nature of reality, the existence of God, and the relationship between mind and body. He approaches these problems from a pragmatic perspective, arguing that the truth of any belief or theory should be judged by its practical consequences. James also discusses the concept of truth and how it is related to experience. He argues that truth is not an abstract concept but is instead rooted in our experiences and perceptions of the world around us. Throughout the book, James draws on a range of philosophical and scientific ideas, including the work of Charles Darwin and John Stuart Mill. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, such as Immanuel Kant and G. W. F. Hegel. Overall, Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by philosophers today.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking, by William James. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766173461.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William James
ISBN-10: 1425463355
ISBN-13: 9781425463359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d