Revisiting Pragmatism

William James in the New Millennium. Edited by Susanne Rohr and Miriam Strube.

15 englischsprachige Beiträge analysieren, wie James' Ideen in den Bereichen Philosophie, Literatur, Kulturwissenschaften, Sozialwissenschaften und Religionsstudien weiterentwickelt wurden und welche neuen Perspektiven sich daraus im transnationalen Dialog ergeben. - This collection honors William James - arguably the most famous American philosopher - as an eminent scholar and the father of pragmatism. Moreover, it examines the impact of pragmatism on various disciplines in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, engaging in a discourse that breaks new ground and advances new perspectives in theoretical debates that still seem to be largely dominated by European traditions. As with James's work itself, whose interdisciplinary character has inspired work especially in philosophy, psychology and physiology, this book is also characterized by interdisciplinarity and transnational dialogue. Scholars from the fields of philosophy, literary and cultural studies, social science, and religious studies innovatively explore pragmatism's importance, potential, and current relevance. Contributions by Joseph Margolis, Joan Richardson, Heinz Ickstadt, Herwig Friedl, Helmut Pape, Kai-Michael Hingst, Ulf Schulenberg, Patricia Rae, Miriam Strube, Gerog Schiller, Trygve Throntveit, Andrew Flescher, Robert Main and Michael Anacker. 233 Seiten, gebunden (American Studies - A Monograph Series; Vol. 220/Universitätsverlag Winter 2012)