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The Power of Pragmatism: Knowledge Production and Social Inquiry
The Power of Pragmatism: Knowledge Production and Social Inquiry
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This book advocates for a pragmatist approach to social inquiry and knowledge production, highlighting its potential to be democratic, community-centered, problem-oriented, and experimental. It emphasizes that truth and knowledge are contingent, made, provisional, subject to experimentation, and verified in their application in action.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
This book makes a compelling case for adopting a pragmatist approach to social inquiry and knowledge production. Through a diverse range of examples drawn from various disciplines, contributors explore the transformative power of pragmatism in shaping a practice of inquiry that is democratic, community-oriented, problem-driven, and experimental. Drawing from both classical and neo-pragmatist perspectives, the book advocates for a pragmatist sensibility that recognizes the contingent nature of truth and knowledge, the provisional character of ideas, the importance of continuous experimentation, and the verification of ideas through their practical application in action.
By embracing a pragmatist perspective, this book offers a roadmap for advancing a sense for the better kind of life to be led. It encourages scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in a practice of inquiry that is open to new ideas, adaptable to changing circumstances, and committed to improving the lives of individuals and communities. The book challenges traditional notions of truth and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of practical outcomes and the iterative process of inquiry.
Through its rich examples and insightful arguments, The Power of Pragmatism provides valuable insights into the potential of pragmatism to shape a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable world. It serves as a call to action for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to embrace pragmatism as a powerful tool for advancing social inquiry and knowledge production.
Weight: 454g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526167194
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