{"product_id":"9788416170500","title":"PRAGMATISM","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRAGMATISM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePragmatism\u003c\/i\u003e, William James offers one of the foundational works of modern philosophy, presenting this school of thought as the reconciling response between scientific rigor and the need for religious meaning. James argues that our beliefs should be evaluated by their practical consequences, rather than by their correspondence to an abstract truth. Through a direct and accessible style, the author argues that philosophy is not a mere theoretical exercise, but a tool for action and the improvement of life. This book is an invitation to think flexibly, acknowledging the active role of human intelligence in the construction of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames proposes pragmatism as a method for resolving ancient philosophical disputes, especially the tension between scientific materialism and religious faith. To this end, he proposes that the value of an idea lies in its practical effects on human experience. The work explores how individual temperament influences the choice of a philosophy, pitting \"tough-minded\" empiricists against \"tender-minded\" rationalists. James defends a pluralism where theories are not passive copies of reality, but instruments that modify it. The book concludes with a commitment to a melioristic view of the world, where human action has a real power to transform the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pragmatic method as a criterion for meaning and truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reconciliation between empirical science and religious experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of temperament on the adoption of philosophical systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical pluralism versus monisms and absolutisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMeliorism: the belief in the capacity of intelligence to improve the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTruth as a process of verification and practical utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and professionals of philosophy interested in classical pragmatism and epistemology. It will also be of great value to intellectually curious readers seeking a practical, action-oriented philosophy far removed from dogmatism. It is especially recommended for those who wish to understand how ideas can integrate scientific reason with spiritual and moral concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible understanding of pragmatism as a philosophical method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools for evaluating ideas and beliefs based on their real consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that reconciles scientific thought with religious experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach that vindicates the active role of the human being in creating meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA defense of pluralism and intellectual tolerance in the face of dogmatism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William, James\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biblioteca Nueva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, Western philosophy, c. 1900-, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classics of Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePragmatism\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential work for any reader who wishes to delve into one of the most influential philosophical schools of the 20th century. William James manages to set forth complex ideas with uncommon clarity, making this book an accessible read without losing depth. His proposal of a flexible truth, linked to action and experience, remains extraordinarily relevant today for debates on science, religion, and ethics. This paperback edition from Biblioteca Nueva, within their Classics of Thought collection, offers an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand the thinking of an author who transformed modern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BIBLIOTECA NUEVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406683693403,"sku":"9788416170500","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841617050.jpg?v=1781837675","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416170500","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}