Science, community, and the transformation of American philosophy, 1860-1930 / Daniel J. Wilson.

By: Wilson, Daniel J, 1949-
Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1990Description: x, 228 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0226901432 (alk. paper)Subject(s): Philosophy, American -- 19th century | Philosophy, American -- 20th century | Philosophy and science | Science -- PhilosophyDDC classification: 191 LOC classification: B895 | .W55 1990Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description | Table of contents only Summary: A study of American philosophy at the turn of the century. Traces the formation of philosophy as an academic discipline, focusing on two key developments of the period: the philosophers' response to the challenge of science and their effort to create communal theories of truth.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-222) and index.

A study of American philosophy at the turn of the century. Traces the formation of philosophy as an academic discipline, focusing on two key developments of the period: the philosophers' response to the challenge of science and their effort to create communal theories of truth.

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