Peirce Mattering: Value, Realism, and the Pragmatic Maxim

Mattering is the process and product of reality, and Dorothea Sophia explores its meaning, value, and consequences using Charles Sanders Peirce's systematic method of inquiry. It argues that championing one's rights without regard for consequences and disowning responsibility has limited human freedom and chances of saving the world from ecocide.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

“Mattering” is the very essence and outcome of reality itself, emerging from nothingness. Through the systematic approach of Charles Sanders Peirce, Dorothea Sophia delves into the profound meaning, inherent value, and far-reaching consequences of this concept. Her exploration aims to establish beyond any reasonable doubt that something matters, and that being part of an evolving and developing telos, it inherently holds significance.

Peirce's Mattering: Value, Realism, and the Pragmatic Maxim presents a comprehensive three-part hypothesis regarding "mattering." Firstly, it posits that value functions as a necessary condition for intelligibility, serving as the foundation upon which "mattering" depends. Secondly, it asserts that power, or the capacity to cause, enables the actual manifestation of "mattering" through force. Lastly, "mattering" is seen as an evolutionary realization of the universal telos, an inherent purpose that guides the universe's development.

In this thought-provoking book, Dorothea Sophia argues that championing one's rights without considering the potential consequences, even when those consequences are based on probabilities, has led to a narrowing of human freedom. Moreover, she suggests that disowning responsibility further restricts our ability to make choices that would safeguard our world from the devastating threat of ecocide. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and the responsibility we hold to protect and preserve our planet for future generations.

Through her insightful analysis and compelling arguments, Dorothea Sophia invites readers to contemplate the profound implications of "mattering" and the urgent need for a more holistic and responsible approach to our choices and actions. This book serves as a call to action, urging individuals and societies to embrace a deeper understanding of the world and to work together towards a sustainable and flourishing future.

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 236 x 157 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793654106