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Reading Pragmatism

by Cleo H. Cherryholmes
₱694.35 ₱486.00 30% off
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Philosophy for everyday life

Reading Pragmatism is a great read for those interested in exploring the philosophy of pragmatism, particularly through the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey. Cherryholmes offers a thorough examination of the topic, exploring complex concepts with ease and making it accessible to readers. The book's unique feature is its exploration of the relationship between power, knowledge and aesthetics of ordinary experiences. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those looking for an engaging and insightful discussion on pragmatism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Reading Pragmatism

by Cleo H. Cherryholmes
₱694.35 ₱486.00 30% off
₱437.40 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780807738467
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,552.95
Authors: Cleo H. Cherryholmes
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Date of Publication: 1999-04-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Philosophy
Related Topics: Education, Social Justice, Theory, Social Issues, Feminism
Goodreads rating: 4.75
(rated by 4 readers)

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In the Introduction to Reading Pragmatism , Cleo Cherryholmes writes, “Pragmatism is a discourse that attempts to bridge where we are with where we might end up. The future, the other unknown side of this bridge, can certainly be forbidding….The temptation is to look backward. Pragmatism resists this siren’s song by accepting the challenge to look ahead.” But within his own book, Cherryholmes does both―look back and look ahead―with an eye toward the rethinking of aesthetics of ordinary experiences and how it is shaped by power and knowledge. He traces pragmatism through discussions of such varied proponents of the philosophy as Charles Sanders Pierce, William James, John Dewey, W. V. O. Quine, and Donald Davidson, and applies a Foucauldian conception of power and knowledge to his readings of the texts. This insightful volume provides both a useful context for understanding educational discourse through a pragmatist lens, and a unique view of the interplay of aesthetics, knowledge, and power. “Is ‘pragmatism,’ as Richard Rorty once suggested, ‘a vague, ambiguous, and overworked word’? Perhaps, but in Cherryholmes’ hands it is refashioned into a postmodern, critical, feminist tool for analyzing educational practices. After Reading Pragmatism , one appreciates anew why, also in Rorty’s words, ‘(pragmatism) names the chief glory of our country’s intellectual tradition.’”Bill Pinar , Louisiana State University.“This book explores, explains, and exposits an important stance toward contemporary educational thought that truly can help us advance in new ways to see old ideas and to find comfort in the uncomfortable intellectual climate of today and tomorrow.”From the Foreword by Jonas F. Soltis , Series Editor
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Philosophy for everyday life

Reading Pragmatism is a great read for those interested in exploring the philosophy of pragmatism, particularly through the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey. Cherryholmes offers a thorough examination of the topic, exploring complex concepts with ease and making it accessible to readers. The book's unique feature is its exploration of the relationship between power, knowledge and aesthetics of ordinary experiences. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those looking for an engaging and insightful discussion on pragmatism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.