Stoic Pragmatism by John Lachs

Stoic Pragmatism by John Lachs

John Lachs, one of American philosophy's most distinguished interpreters, turns to William James, Josiah Royce, Charles S. Peirce, John Dewey, and George Santayana to elaborate stoic pragmatism, or a way to live life within reasonable limits. Stoic pragmatism makes sense of our moral obligations in a world driven by perfectionist human ambition and unreachable standards of achievement. Lachs proposes a corrective to pragmatist amelioration and stoic acquiescence by being satisfied with what is good enough. This personal, yet modest, philosophy offers penetrating insights into the American way of life and our human character.

Stoic Pragmatism offers plenty of appeal and promiseIt fulfills its pragmatic mission of aiming at amelioration and encouraging our hopes – hopes partly inspired by Lachs's promise of further statements and refinements of his views.

* Philosophy in Review *

. . . a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion of how pragmatism should be developed today . . . .

* Transactions C S Peirce Society *

. . . I am confident thatStoic Pragmatism, like Walden, will elevate and humble readers by reminding them of their half-forgotten hopes for a nobler life.

* Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *

Few scholars have comprehended the capacities and limitations of classical American philosophy better than Lachs, who looks even further back to the Stoics as a model for understanding pragmatism. ... Recommended.

* Choice *

John Lachs is Centennial Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

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ISBN 13	9780253223760
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Titel	Stoic Pragmatism
Autor	John Lachs
Serie	American Philosophy
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Indiana University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2012-05-09
Seitenanzahl	204
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