Pragmatic Reason: Christopher Hookway and the American Philosophical Tradition

Christopher Hookway's book explores the influence of classical and contemporary American philosophy on the understanding of mind, meaning, knowledge, and value. He has studied Charles S. Peirce extensively and has explored the philosophies of William James, John Dewey, and Josiah Royce. He has also engaged in discussions with prominent figures in twentieth- and twenty-first-century philosophy, contributing to epistemology and the philosophies of mind and language. The book includes studies of Hookway's engagement with the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey, as well as his contributions to virtue epistemology and pragmatist metaphysics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Christopher Hookway has made a significant impact in advancing engagement with pragmatist and naturalist perspectives from classical and contemporary American philosophy. This book explores Hookway's contributions to the American philosophical tradition and their relevance to contemporary discussions on understanding mind, meaning, knowledge, and value.

Hookway's profound and extensive studies of Charles S. Peirce have earned him widespread admiration and frequent reference among Peirce interpreters. His work on classical American pragmatism has delved into the philosophies of William James, John Dewey, and Josiah Royce, examining the influence of pragmatist ideas beyond the United States. Additionally, Hookway has engaged in renowned exchanges with prominent figures of twentieth- and twenty-first-century philosophy, including Karl-Otto Apel, Philip Pettit, Hilary Putnam, and W.V.O. Quine, through which his treatments of various topics in epistemology and the philosophies of mind and language have been further developed and promoted.

The chapters in this book, featuring contributions from several of Hookway's former students and colleagues, delve into various aspects of his engagement with the works of Peirce, James, and Dewey, his contributions to virtue epistemology, and his discussions of hope and pragmatist metaphysics. Pragmatic Reason will appeal to researchers and advanced students engaged in American philosophy, the history of analytic philosophy, and epistemology.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367756871