The Things in Heaven and Earth: An Essay in Pragmatic Naturalism

by John Ryder

Book Overview

The Things in Heaven and Earth develops and applies the American philosophical naturalist tradition of the mid-20th century, specifically the work of three of the most prominent figures of what is called Columbia Naturalism: John Dewey, John Herman Randall Jr., and Justus Buchler. The book argues for the philosophical value and usefulness of this underappreciated tradition for a number of contemporary theoretical and practical issues, such...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823244695
• ISBN13: 9780823244690
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"