{"product_id":"the-present-dilemma-in-philosophy-william-james-9781425463342","title":"The Present Dilemma In Philosophy","description":"\"\"The Present Dilemma In Philosophy\"\" is a book written by the renowned American philosopher, William James. In this book, James presents a critical examination of the current state of philosophy and the challenges facing it. He argues that philosophy has become too abstract and disconnected from the everyday concerns of people, and that it needs to be reconnected with practical issues in order to be relevant.James also critiques the prevailing philosophical schools of thought, such as idealism, materialism, and pragmatism, and proposes his own approach to philosophy, which he calls radical empiricism. He argues that philosophy should be grounded in experience and that it should be open to new ideas and perspectives.Throughout the book, James engages with a wide range of philosophical topics, including the nature of reality, the problem of free will, the meaning of truth, and the role of religion in society. He draws on both historical and contemporary philosophical sources to develop his arguments, and he presents his ideas in a clear and accessible style.Overall, \"\"The Present Dilemma In Philosophy\"\" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges readers to think critically about the nature of philosophy and its role in society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, intellectual history, or the history of ideas.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1425463347\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781425463342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d","brand":"William James","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439044014335,"sku":"9781425463342","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be1e07b6-bc94-4539-8b36-7875bb1bd955.jpg?v=1777175047","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-present-dilemma-in-philosophy-william-james-9781425463342","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}