Peirce a guide for the perplexed

"Charles Sanders Peirce, the founder of pragmatism, is a hugely important and influential thinker in the history of American philosophy. His philosophical interests were broad and he made significant contributions in several different areas of thought. Moreover, his contributions are intimately...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: De Waal, Cornelis, 1962- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Bloomsbury cop. 2013
Colección:Guides for the perplexed
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Sumario:"Charles Sanders Peirce, the founder of pragmatism, is a hugely important and influential thinker in the history of American philosophy. His philosophical interests were broad and he made significant contributions in several different areas of thought. Moreover, his contributions are intimately connected and his philosophy designed to form a coherent and systematic whole. Peirce: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Peirce's life and thought, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to this important and complex thinker. The book introduces all the key concepts and themes in Peirce's thought, exploring his contributions to logic, pragmatism, truth, semiotics and metaphysics and demonstrating how his ideas developed into a coherent system of thought. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Peirce's ideas, the book serves as a clear and concise introduction to his philosophy. This is the idea companion to study of this most influential and challenging of thinkers"-- Provided by publisher.
Descripción Física:x, 183 p. ; 22 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice
ISBN:9781847065155
9781847065162