Science, Community, and the Transformation of American Philosophy, 1860-1930

by Daniel J. Wilson

In the first book-length study of American philosophy at the turn of the century, Daniel J. Wilson traces the formation of philosophy as an academic discipline. Wilson shows how the rise of the natural and physical sciences at the end of the nineteenth century precipitated a "crisis of confidence" among philosophers as to the role of their discipline. Deftly tracing the ways in which philosophers sought to incorporate scientific values and methods...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226901432
• ISBN13: 9780226901435
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Readable and Detailed Narrative

Highly readable yet well detailed narrative following several major American philosopher careers during a time of huge transition in academia and philosophy. Must have edition for any serious student of American thought.